Dad’s advice on Father’s Day
There’s an English proverb that goes: “One father is worth more than a hundred schoolmasters.”
Fathers can teach their children many important lessons. Father’s...
Speaking Spanish only way to bridge gaps
I get a ton of e-mail asking me to solve sales dilemmas. Here are a few that may relate to your job, your life,...
Down economy no reason to avoid starting a business
With small businesses struggling and the economy turning sour, some would argue that this is not a good time for a woman to start...
Balancing work, home life is a high-wire act
Most rewarding careers today require long hours – and for many of us, those long hours also include travel.
I love my job, but...
Protection to save your business
Dear Dan: Recently, a rash of bad luck hit our business. An employee was hurt on the job, one of our PCs went haywire...
The customer is king, but it is your move
Jeffrey, I’m trying to build a professional sales team. I need to educate my CEO about the importance of treating salespeople as kings. They...
Get rid of skeletons before selling a business
You started your business years ago and today there is a buyer – the reward for your hard work! Over the years, “contracts” may...
Nuptial agreements can help keep business going
Before taking that heady trip to the gift registry, many couples are making a more humble trip to their lawyer’s office at the behest...
Wine, shrimp on the menu with hot dogs at McCoy
McCoy Stadium has much more than peanuts, popcorn and Cracker Jack these days. While the home of our beloved Pawtucket Red Sox may be...
Incentives can boost morale
Dear Dan: Sales are sagging, our customers are grumpy and employees can hardly afford gas to get to work. Got any ideas for getting...