What Should You do With an Ugly Baby?

A business broker I know says that a big part of his job is being gentle when he tells small business owners that “they have an ugly baby.” As owners, we tend to have a parental view of our business. Our child is good-looking, strong and has unlimited potential. Anyone who doubts our baby, its possibility, or its value just doesn’t understand how hard we’ve worked to grow the business.

Get Rid of Difficult Customers

When you start the business, you’re thrilled to add a customer. Any customer. It’s amazing. The fulfillment of your dreams of building a real business. Then as time goes by, you learn that not all customers are built the same. Small Business Owners of the world – vow to work with customers who love and appreciate the value you bring and watch you profits go up!

Balance is Bunk

I don’t believe in balance. Certainly not for small business owners. By balance I mean that idea that you can have all things in equilibrium — with all areas carefully parceled out a fair portion of your time, energy and enthusiasm. I mean, where’s the fun in that?