Business, Sales & Marketing

I was very impressed that Mitt Romney has decided to endorse making tax exempt all investment income for low and middle income Americans. Please take a look at his New Hampshire website for more information on this interesting pro business candidate.  His site is http://www.newhampshireforromney.com

It has always been disappointing to me that in this country we can’t do a better job of preparing young people to create and build successful businesses. 

Our school systems spend little or no time on encouraging our youngsters to start businesses and no time on how to finance and run them. In fact most high school graduates don’t have the first idea of how to balance a check book let alone finance and run a business.

One particular rude awakening I discovered, at the ripe old age of 24, was that the more our business sold the more money we had to borrow to finance the business. It seems logical now but back then I had no knowledge of this important principle.

One of the best books I found recently and that I strongly recommend to anyone who currently owns their own business or is thinking about starting one is “The E-Myth Revisited”.     

You can pick up a copy at Amazon http://www.amazon.com

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. (by Michael E. Gerber (Author) “If you own a small business, or if you want to own a small business, this book was written for you…”

Owning and operating several businesses during the past forty years has been a wonderful experience. I have learned what works and more importantly what doesn’t work. During these many years of owning and operating several businesses I felt it would be good to share my experiences with others. 

In this process I am hopeful that others with similar experiences will comment and share their opinions and ideas so we can mentor others younger and those wanting to enjoy the prosperity that this country gives to those who try.