Warren Buffett’s Hidden Secret Revealed
Over the past few days, many of us read or at least heard commentary on Mr. Buffett’s letter to the shareholders of the investment firm he manages, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK) We found out that he was disappointed with his company’s “subpar” value increase of only 14.4%. Wow, most of the cash located in our bank accounts, barely does 1% and you are lucky to get 5% from most other investments, which carry much more risk. Almost anyone would love to be able to get a 14% return on their investments.
Favourite Small Business BooksMany businesses unfortunately are the same. Everything they do is the same as everyone in their industry. Standing out from your competitors is difficult. The purple cow is all about standing out from everybody else, hence the title, the purple cow. The key to this is for your customer to have an extraordinary experience. And your product or service to be truly remarkable.
What I Learned From Star Trek About BusinessI love Star Trek. Especially Star Trek Enterprise. Whenever it was on TV, I had to see it. I loved every minute of it and still know the intro by heart: “Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. It’s continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before.” And this last sentence is the reason I’m sharing this with you today. You may not care about Star Trek at all, but that sentence is of the utmost importance to every heart-centered entrepreneur. Here’s why it’s so important: Your business is a tool. It is a vehicle through which you make a difference and fulfill your purpose. Your purpose, calling, destiny, whatever you want to call it, is unique. There is only one YOU, after all. So: if you are unique, and your business is a reflection and creation of you, this means your business is unique as well. Which is great: it helps you stand out and attract clients – and you need this in today’s crowded marketplace.
Five Must Implement Strategies You Need To Put Into Action To Grow Your BusinessMy old trusty 13 year old Saab has finally decided that enough’s enough and I am waiting for the nice men from the breakers yard come to collect it! So being carless I just bought a new car – and that simple act reminded me of five must-do practices you need to implement to grow any business. Here they are…
If It’s Wednesday, It Must BeThere are several ways to achieve success in business, any business — whether brick and mortar on Main Street or virtual from your home. Rarely, however, is there a single, solitary “right” way.