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What world did you grow up in and what were the customs?

I’ll bet that you read the title of this piece and immediately went into your childhood. You thought about sitting at your kitchen table – or about how you celebrated holidays, etc., etc. All of that is hugely important in who we become and what roads we choose in life.READ»

Teaming up for Greatness

Most of us who’ve had any success in the business world have built many kinds of teams along the way. If you’re on your way to real success, you already know that having a team is HUGE in your recipe for wealth and business building.READ»

Forms of Business Organization and How to Choose One

Hi everyone. Remember that when setting up your company, you face a number of crucial decisions. In this article we’ll address how to choose the various forms of business organization (also known as company structures) and help you determine which one is right for you.READ»

Millionaire Mentor

Why have a mentor? Well, that's kind of like asking, "Why do I need a GPS. I always found my way around before. Okay, yes I spent twice as long and got lost a lot, but hey, it worked." Get my message? READ»

3 Reasons Businesses Fail

We already know that 50% of startups fail in the first year... and 95% fail in years two through five. But did you know that only 5% of startup businesses ever make $1,000,000 per year? And only .08% will ever reach $5,000,000 or more per year! READ»

Business Plans 101 -- No Kidding.

So you’re ready to create a killer business plan, which will yield a killer executive summary and a killer financing pitch. The first thing you MUST do? READ»

Decide Who You Want to Be, and then Act The Part!

When I first became a CEO I had no idea how to do it. I dove into business books and found out something superfast: to some extent, all first-time CEOs are making it up as they go along. This is what you do with a new job, a new role in life or business, a new community you are joining. You’re declaring yourself to be something you aren’t yet. You are intending it. You are choosing it. You’re declaring victory as you step onto the battlefield. Then you’re doing what it takes—applying the required skills and the hard work—to succeed in this new role.READ»

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Rules for Raising Capital

Getting money isn't difficult, but getting the right money at the right time on the right terms is what matters. Here's how to do itREAD»