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Apr272007
Stay organized to be profitable
by Russ Dalbey
No matter what kind of work you do, staying organized can often be a mind-boggling task.
As an entrepreneur, without an efficient system in place to keep your home office free from clutter, you can literally lose money… money for which you’ve worked hard.
If you’re late for a meeting or miss a deadline [...]
Apr202007
More proof that reaching out to others benefits yourself
by Russ Dalbey
I’ve written about and encouraged volunteerism before. But I was reminded of just how empowering giving back and getting involved in the community can be for youth. Here’s a short article by the Associated Press that talks about the benefits of making an effort to do for others.
If volunteering helps teenagers and young adults to [...]
Apr62007
Ethics in a modern context
by Russ Dalbey
What’s happened to ethics in business these days? The corporate world has taken some big hits recently. With the collapse of companies like Enron, the business practices and conduct of corporate executives and CEOs are constantly in the news. The media, stockholders, and consumers…we’re all demanding accountability. And we want to know that the people [...]
Apr12007
Referral Marketing: looking to your past to build the future
by Russ Dalbey
I’ve blogged before about the importance of self-promotion to entrepreneurs. Getting your name and your business out to your potential clients – and keeping it there – is the only way to establish and grow a business.
But effective marketing isn’t just about finding new people. There’s great value in clients you’ve already helped. If you’ve [...]
Mar212007
Making Smart Refund Choices
by Russ Dalbey
In the next weeks, some of you will be getting a tax refund back from the government. Whether your check is for a large amount or not, that financial gain – any financial gain, really – needs to be considered carefully.
What is the best and most lucrative investment? Where is the smartest place to [...]
Mar152007
Are You Motivated Like An Inventor?
by Russ Dalbey
Last month, 18 people were inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The person who invented the MRI and the engineer who developed the LP (as in "long playing record" – the predecessor to the CD, DVD, and MP3 for those of you who don’t remember!) were among them.
I marvel at the minds [...]
Mar122007
High School Student Saves Local Grocery
by Russ Dalbey
Check out this online article about a 17-year-old boy in Minnesota who took it upon himself to help his community when it needed him most. This industrious high school senior used money he had saved from doing odd jobs and literally saved his small town’s grocery store and helped countless families. A budding entrepreneur, [...]
Mar62007
Don’t Be An Island Entrepreneur
by Russ Dalbey
Have you ever wished to be marooned on a deserted island? Just want to get away from everything and everyone for a while?
It’s not an uncommon idea, considering how hectic work and life can be these days. But it’s possible to have too much of a good thing, even peace and quiet. Think about [...]
Feb282007
A Good Trend: Volunteerism in America
by Russ Dalbey
Americans have always been people who survive all manner of challenges. I believe this is because we all realize that human beings need to help one another out, especially in times of great hardship.
The horrific, world-changing events we’ve seen in the past few years – the terrorists attacks of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and tsunami [...]
Feb192007
Two Thumbs Up For “Happyness”
by Russ Dalbey
I’m a movie lover. When the Academy Awards are announced, I make a note to see the nominated films (but, to be honest, I don’t actually have time to see many of them). One of the nominees for Best Actor this year is Will Smith for his performance in “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
I’ve talked [...]
