Yes, I came very close to quoting Yoda in the title; however, I’m obviously not referring to sci-fi.  Rather, I’m referring to the...

A quote from my wife when I first mentioned that I was considering opening MGR Accounting Recruiters.  In all honesty, she had a good...

First things first: The title of this post may not seem true for well-established businesses.  We all likely know of large businesses...

I've heard this a few times recently.  When something happens to you like a car malfunction or other repair issue, whether in your...

This quote has stuck with me for months.  It came from a speaker at a business seminar.  As I sit and write this post, I’m hesitant...

Have you ever arrived somewhere, and it wasn’t quite what you expected? Perhaps you went on vacation to a popular destination, and found...

I heard this on a podcast, and it’s so true: “When you are the fish, you don’t see the water.”  I’ve also heard the same sentiment...

Selecting an appropriate URL (web address) for your new business can be almost as difficult as naming the new business in the first place....

Early in 1998, I was fired. (Please, no age jokes LOL) I had just come off a high point in my career. After working for four years in...

I’m writing this post to address an issue we see with so many successful entrepreneurs as they grow their companies. They start their...

In several conversations these past weeks, I have had this ‘ultimate question’ come up with successful business owners. In each case,...

A little background first... Last year I was fortunate enough to sell my business. It was time, God lighted the way, and the right buyer...

In January 2007, I started my recruiting company, MGR Personnel, later to be renamed MGR Accounting Recruiters. I had worked for others...

I was listening to one of my favorite coaching / exit planning podcasts yesterday and the topic was the likelihood of a recession, and...

Why would a new entrepreneur lie to themselves? Although that may sound harsh, I think you will see what I mean by the end of this short...

It’s the curse that comes from being successful. You take a risk and venture out to start a business, through hustle and hard-work you...

For those that have heard this saying and take it to heart, there is really no reason to go on reading this post. You understand the...

If this sounds judgmental, then I’m being judgmental of myself as well. In recent weeks I’ve been re-connecting with local business...

Recently I was having a discussion with a CPA that was a few years into building their practice, and doing quite well actually. We were...

In our current economic market, we have had long-term prosperity, but we are plagued by rampant inflation and a tighter-than-tight labor...