The Business Edge Minute with Mitche Graf

As we get older, we start to notice small changes in our ability to remember things, like where we left our wallet or keys, or names of important people, which can be detrimental when you are in the world of business. Here’s a few easy tips to keep your memory sharp at any age.

Maybe you own a Christmas card company, or a summer suntan lotion business…but that doesn’t mean you get to close your doors for the rest of year, does it? Here’s a few tips on ways that you can maximize sales during the other months of the year.

So, you’ve spent many years building the perfect business, but now you have decided it’s time to sell and to retire on a sunny beach in Mexico, or maybe start a new venture. Here’s a few quick tips on things to consider when selling your business.

Whether you currently own a business, or just have a million dollar idea that you are ready to introduce to the world, there’s a few simple tips for you to consider to keep your ducks in a row before you launch.

Having volatile personalities working around you can sometimes lead to uncomfortable situations. We all can get a little overheated from time to time, but in the business world today, it’s more important than ever to learn how to keep our anger and emotions in check. Here’s a few simple tips on ways you can keep your engine temperature nice and cool under tense situations.

Many a business deal has been struck over a lunchtime burger, a dinner of steak and lobster, or over cocktails at the local bar…but did you know that having that meeting at your house over a nice home-cooked meal can be much more productive?

Here’s a few little tidbits about the benefits of serving up some of your home cooking for that important new client or future partner.

Having a sense of humor is very different than being funny. If asked, most people would tell you that they aren’t necessarily funny, but that they do have a good sense of humor. Nobody is born funny, it’s a developed set of skills and a mindset that comes with time, and experience. Here’s a few simple ways to make sure that you keep things light in a heavy world.

In today’s high-speed world, communication is more important than ever, and being a good listener instead of a talker can help you build relationships with customers or solve problems with a friend or partner.

So, how often do we tell people yes to something when we really mean NO? We all want to please everybody, but learning to say no is a big part of becoming more efficient at work, and at play. Here’s some simple tips on how to add the word NO to your vocabulary…

Did you know that the average typer can type around 40wpm, and that we spend an average of about 3 hours on a keyboard everyday? Here’s a few tips on how you can dramatically improve the speed of your typing, and free up some of your valuable time.