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Excerpt from “Characters”. Character 7: Significant Other

Excerpt from “Characters”. Character 7: Significant Other

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...
Excerpt from “Characters”. Character 8: Director

Excerpt from “Characters”. Character 8: Director

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...
Excerpt from ‘Characters”. Character 9: Mentor

Excerpt from ‘Characters”. Character 9: Mentor

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....

Excerpt from “Characters”. Character 10: Business Author

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...
Excerpt from “Characters”. Character 11: Landlord

Excerpt from “Characters”. Character 11: Landlord

by Michael Best | Jul 21, 2022 | Articles and excerpts

When the time comes to negotiate or renew a lease, not all landlords will approach it with the take-it-or-leave-it attitude Graham and Andrea experienced. Much depends upon circumstances such as prevailing vacancy rates in the area and the general economic outlook,...
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