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In the second quarter of 2024, the Edmond Chamber of Commerce has celebrated numerous ribbon cuttings for grand openings, anniversaries, re-openings, and more. Congratulations to all of these organizations for their milestones!
MSPs (Managed Service Providers) are information technology (IT) service companies that help businesses succeed by efficiently and securely using their IT ecosystems (hardware, software, and people).
In the 2000 movie Almost Famous, actress Kate Hudson gleefully proclaimed, “It’s all happening.” She played the part of a groupie who calls herself Penny Lane (after the Beatles’ song of the same name) as she travels with a rock band in the early 1970s. The line suggests that Penny feels something meaningful is taking place in the world, culturally and politically, and that traveling with a rock band makes her a part of it all.
What is the most asked question at a networking event? If you said, “What do you do?” Then you are correct! We have been pre-programmed our entire lives to ask this question because it helps us understand a little bit about the person we just met. It also serves as a good conversation starter.
As a new business owner focusing on leadership development, Brady Ross is a determined professional who helps others become their best selves through his coaching business, Clear Path Leadership. Learn more about the forces that inspired Brady to help others achieve their full potential.
When someone realizes you want something from them, how do they react? If they are close to you, they may respond happily and want to help you. However, if they perceive you as just another salesperson, their reaction can differ. They will immediately get defensive. They will bring up the drawbridge, put out the hungry gators, bring out the cannons, and fire their warning shots.
I do the dishes because I must. I feel no sense of joy or fulfillment. It’s a task that must be done. I do the laundry because I must—knowing full well that the hamper will quickly return to an overflowing state, necessitating a return to the laundering process. I clean the bathroom because…well, you get the picture. We do some things because they must be done, not because we receive joy or fulfillment from them.
When you see a problem in your community, what do you do about it? Do you complain, or do you try to find a solution? Jeff Morefield noticed a troubling trend: retired police officers had a mortality rate that didn’t match the rest of the population. Why were the people who protected our community vulnerable after they left active duty?
Understanding your business’s worth is not just a number on a balance sheet; it’s a strategic tool that can guide crucial decisions, attract investors, and drive growth. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, grasping the fundamentals of business valuation is paramount.
When I started my company twenty years ago, it was enough for an organization to simply have a website. Now, you need to be more strategic than that. Your website must be engaging and tailored to meet your audience’s needs.
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