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the boy who harnessed the wind

Innovation Does Not Wait for Things to Get Easier

Yesterday I posted a link to the movie “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind”. But I couldn’t really put into words why I like this movie and why I think you should see it. Because I think there is a lesson here for small businesspeople. I believe many small businesspeople are not as innovative as …

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What is your website hiding

What Business Flaws is Your Website Hiding?

You can’t hide poor business practices behind a flashy website.

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Restaurant Impossible Angelos Woodstock IL

Business Lessons to be Learned from a “Restaurant Impossible” Client Failure

Last week it was reported in our local paper that Angelo’s Restaurant in Woodstock, IL was sold.  Viewers of “Restaurant Impossible” will remember Angelo’s as one of Robert Irvine’s 2013 two day restaurant turnarounds.  The new owner was quoted as saying “You can’t remodel a restaurant in two days.” The article  gave the impression that …

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can't see the forest for the trees

When you Can’t See the Forest for the Trees – in Your Small Business

In graphic design, sometimes the difference between a good layout and a great layout comes down to the details. Move a line of text down a hair. Adjust the spacing between some letters.  Nudge a couple of elements a little farther apart.  In business, especially a small business, focusing on the details can get in …

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