Can you recall a time when when stores rang up your purchases, then a drawer full of cash popped open when you paid? They may have had a check or two but mostly cash. Now, when the drawer pops open, you might see very little cash and lots of charge receipts. As people move to online purchases, paying by phone or debit cards, there’s less cash changing …
You’re Fired – Or Maybe Not
Donald Trump made famous the term “You’re Fired” on his show “The Apprentice.” As a business owner, you know that the decision to release someone is not as simple as those few words. There are so many issues to consider when deciding to end someone’s employment with you: Have you done all you can to improve their performance in their current role? …
American Fathers – ready for you now!
My book American Fathers is out in print. I've taken my most valuable lessons on startups and entrepreneurship, and wrapped them in the story of Sasha, a young man trying to find his way in the world while starting something big. Sasha learns a family secret and is swept up into intrigue as he tries to find the father who he never knew. It's an …
The Balance Sheet for YourBusiness
What’s a balance sheet? Have you ever thought when viewing the receipt from your ATM transaction: “Wow, where did all that extra money come from? What can I do with it?” I still recall the first time my daughter said that to me after she got some cash out of her account. I had to explain that it was for that moment in time. Did she have outstanding checks …
