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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Preface

I’m back from a two-month haitus, armed with new mistakes from which you can learn. My only regret is that they are my own mistakes, and they nearly cost me the business. I had considered sugar-coating...

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Part I

Every business owner needs to ask the question: Are the people I’ve surrounded myself with the best fit for my company? For nearly eight years, I certainly thought I had, until I delved into the books...

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Part II

When you’ve forged a beautiful friendship with someone who works for you, at what point do you realize the separation of business and personal? It’s a fine line, and if you’re not careful, you’ll never...

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Part III

Your employee is your best friend, and your entire family loves her to death. The only problem is, you've got a business to run. For some reason, you refuse to give up hope. You're reading Part Three...

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Part IV

When employees know you are easily manipulated, just how far will they go? She was in another state, and I finally realized I had no clue what was going on. You’re reading Part Four of a series. For...

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Part V

You’re reading Part Five of a series. For clarity and flow, start at the beginning. Names in this article have been changed. She was my right-hand in business, and my best friend. When we spend too...

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Part VI

You’re reading Part Six of a series. For clarity and flow, start at the beginning. Names in this article have been changed. Tragedy hits her family, but it’s still a business. I seek outside help to...

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Part VII

You’re reading Part Seven of a series. For clarity and flow, start at the beginning. Names in this article have been changed. The decision is made. In just two weeks I’ll be in New York to let Sue go....

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Part VIII

You’re reading the eighth (and final) part of a series. For clarity and flow, start at the beginning. Names in this article have been changed. For too many years I allowed a friend/employee to...

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What's Your Genius?

I’m working with a local start-up that will be offering solutions to small businesses to allow business owners to concentrate in their “zone of genius” to fuel their business growth. I like the concept...

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