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Last week, I indulged myself in a bit of a big-picture treatise about the current regulatory environment. But as you probably know, that's not my normal fare. I make it my goal in these weekly notes to pass along information which has proven useful to our firm and our...

As we move into the final quarter of 2014, I've had some thoughts brewing that I believe need to be said. It's about a problem that has occasionally plagued various clients of mine, and it speaks to a broader issue. If there are any legislators who read my blog,...

How are things going for you in your business? Is there anything we can help you with, as we round the corner into the final quarter of 2014? Do let me know. We're pretty busy around here right now, but I wanted to take a moment and help you address a problem becoming...

Do you accept credit cards in your business? If not ... why not? Obviously, it's a matter of some debate for certain merchants, but I'm here to tell you: if you are NOT, then you could be running a big risk. Whatever your opinions about the over-availability of credit...

I have too many friends who start a business, or seek to turn around a flailing one, and use this principle as a guiding light. May it ever be stricken from your consciousness. But before I remind you of what I KNOW you surely know ... here are a few other things you...

In the midst of all of this world chaos, hopefully, you're still recognizing the need to market your services aggressively. The best way we in the Birmingham area can be "prepared" for whatever comes is having a healthy, cashflowing business. But consumers and buyers...

So here we are, finding ourselves about to begin a beautiful Birmingham fall... Isn't it amazing how quickly time has flown by in 2014? Soon we'll be halfway through this century's second decade. And I still remember holding my breath at Y2K! Crazy. There's a reason...

An honest question for you: how's business, as we wrap up the summer? Is there anything I can do to help you this week? I obviously take pleasure in helping my clients and business owner friends thrive during this craziness in our culture and economy, and my weekly...

I've come to realize that WE are our own worst enemy, when it comes to running our businesses ... not external factors, not market forces. It comes down to looking in the mirror, and taking responsibility for the results we're currently experiencing. So, if things are...

With all of the chaos swirling around -- Israel/Palestine, Russia/Ukraine, the border mess, EBOLA, etc. -- it's tempting to just throw your hands up and drown yourself in work ... or drown yourself in the chaos, and rut there for a while.So how are you feeling about...

Last week we talked about small business owners (perhaps like you) forgetting to "sell". You see, what I've found when working with my business owner clients in Birmingham and beyond is that when you focus on something enough, it becomes "big" and crowds out room for...

There do seem to be some signs that our country's economy is shaking off at least SOME of the doldrums. Despite all of the foreign policy chaos we're seeing, domestically speaking stocks are high, confidence is steady, and though there are still plenty of reasons for...