Business 300

Your focus is to provide value for your customer. But not everything you do is “value-added”. Here’s a summary list of non-value-added activities.

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Managers want reliable results. So they defer to managing the minute details of their workers time. Micro-management, although may be driven by good intentions, is one of the best ways to discourage your team, and make sure people loathe your authority. What we want, of course, is to do things the right way. Here’s an […]

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Business and markets are ever evolving and changing. As the world around us changes, there are certain truths and principles that remain constant, which we should not change. There are other objectives and methods, however, that if we hold on to as business owners, we sacrifice the very purpose of our existence. We exist to […]

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Business is all about capitalizing on opportunities, right? Your connections, market timing, technology innovation, resources. Those who succeed are those with more opportunities. But what should I do if opportunity isn’t knocking?

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Society lambasts business people with guilt, grabbiness, and sending them to the gallows. Business consultants talk about balancing profit with your mission. But profit doesn’t compete with your mission. It enables it.

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“The Failure of Nerve” by Edwin Friedman is one of the best leadership books I’ve read. His explanation of what it takes to be a leader is indispensable. And, I do think that we can build on it. Here’s a bit on leadership.

The post Ep. 57 – The Sanctified Differentiated Leader first appeared on Philip Kulishov.

This episode is for the would-be business owners – for those aspiring to the role, but who aren’t yet in it. What is your way in? How can you make steps towards profitable business ownership?

The post Ep. 56 – How To Get Into Business Ownership first appeared on Philip Kulishov.

A multi-faceted attention span is a job-requirement for the business owner. It’s too easy to lose focus on what matters most. What is the fundamental focus a business owner must maintain if his business is to continue thriving?

The post Ep. 55 – The Fundamental Focus first appeared on Philip Kulishov.

Is debt a moral issue? Is there such a thing as “good debt?” Or is all debt inherently bad? Business owners who care about right and wrong need to think through these questions.

The post Ep. 54 – Is There Good Debt? first appeared on Philip Kulishov.

Is there such a thing as “good debt?” Or, is Dave Ramsey correct that all debt is bad?

The post Ep. 53 – What About Business Debt? first appeared on Philip Kulishov.