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Last Update: Friday March 12, 2010

Follow your heart. Listen to your dreams.

Reach beyond today's perfections in life


Siesta Beach, Florida, a picture from America Wide: In God We Trust

Sydney, Australia:   Meet a man whose goal in life is to capture perfect moments and translate them into some of the most beautiful photography you'll ever see.

He carved out a niche by automating his art. Meet Ken Duncan; he truly sees the magnificence of all of creation around us and he would like us all to stop  and take it in.  Art is life, and art has staying power.  Perhaps if we do, we might also make our business as a work of art as well.

If you want to create a great business, focus on perfecting the products and services. In the struggle to make the processes just a little better, you will be creating something of even greater value. You can do it. Yes, you can.  And, as you do, you'll make our world a better place.   Ken should inspire you on your way.

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Veteran, Dave Young

And, keep your promises.

Meet Dr. Neil Clark Warren, founder of eHarmonyYou'll meet other key people as well.  They tell you why keeping one's promises is so important to get and keep customers.  "Over 40 other owners answer the question,
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Put your values in writing.

A salute to our Veterans: Meet Dave Young, co-founder, Oberon. He and Jodi Johnson focused on a strong corporate identity by putting their vision, mission, and culture of their business in writing. They attracted and kept great people who have taken it to the next level.   More...

We all climb eight steps to start, run and grow a business.


Hattie Bryant

If you're out of work...
Let's all help.  If you are unemployed, consider the letter to Barack Obama, and then taking this Reality Check.   More...

If you are starting a business...
Work through the first three steps.   If you are still at it in three months, you stand a chance ofmaking it! More...

If you are a sole proprietor...
There are 19 million sole proprietors.  If they all hired one person, there would be no unemployment.
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If you are thinking about retiring...
Many Baby Boomers are retiring.  Some have decided not to retire, but to keep on keeping on. More...

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