by Michael Best | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles and excerpts
One hesitates to write about a family member in the way one hesitates to prod a bear with a pointed stick—neither is going to like it and both will let you know this in no uncertain terms. Family-member business relationships are common in the small-business...
by Michael Best | Jul 25, 2022 | Articles and excerpts
“Have a great day. I hope that meeting doesn’t drag on too long this afternoon, but if it does don’t sweat it. Just let me know and I’ll delay putting dinner into the oven. Oh, and where’s your laundry slip? I’ll pick it up for you...
by Michael Best | Jul 24, 2022 | Articles and excerpts
Only a tiny minority of small businesses appoint outside directors, but pinning down a number is difficult. Business literature largely ignores the topic, and even sources such as the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and Statistics Canada — which can...
by Michael Best | Jul 23, 2022 | Articles and excerpts
A mentor’s three essential qualities The first two of three essential qualities a small business mentor must have are obvious: knowledge and experience. They’re so obvious we don’t need to explore them here. The third is not so obvious, but it’s certainly essential....
by Michael Best | Jul 22, 2022 | Articles and excerpts
What if a stranger suddenly popped up out of nowhere and made you an offer almost too good to be true? “I can share a ton of wisdom and experience you can use to improve your business in every respect. I can promise you big ideas, small ideas, exciting...
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