Archive for the ‘business advice’ Category

The Art of the Relationship (Part 1 of 2)

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

True or false: Your clients and the relationships you foster with them are the most important aspect of your business. (Obviously true.)

Through good working relations, you not only can generate more business, but credibility and visibility (and ultimately profitability) that money really can’ buy.

By extending them the courtesy of open communication and meaningful attention, you ultimately develop a strong relationship. There are a few “musts” that I live by with all clients no matter how “big” or “small” they are. What really blows my mind is that not all businesses abide by these basic tenets.

Seven essential components of a billion dollar company

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Courtesy of my client and friend, Alin Lozada. Even if you’re not intent on becoming a billion dollar company, there are some good nuggets of advice here. If you know the original source of this list, let me know and I will properly attribute it:

Here are the 7 essential components that make up a billion dollar company.

  • Create and sustain a breakthrough value proposition.
  • Exploit a high-growth market.
  • Focus relentlessly on cash flow.