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If you were wondering if entrepreneurship was seen anywhere in the Bible, check out Matthew Chapter 25, versus 14-30 The scripture is “The Parable of the Talents. ” The lesson that emerges from this scripture is that we have been blessed with specific gifts or talents and the expectation is that we will leverage those gifts to further God's Kingdom. Though we might be afraid, God has given us these gifts and we are expected to…
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Entrepreneurs if you are looking for a few fundamental tips to sustain and grow your business look no further. These things might seem simple and obvious, but a disciplined approach to just these few things can have a huge affect on your business. Plan for the future a few minutes each day. Work on your marketing in some aspect every day to get new customers. Work on closing a sale every single day. Develop and…
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From the opening scene of American Gangster… This is the problem. This is what’s wrong with America. It’s gotten so big you can’t find your way. The corner grocery’s a supermarket. Candy store’s a McDonald’s. And this place [electronics store]. Where’s the pride of ownership here? Where’s the personal service? Does anybody work here? What right do they have cutting out the suppliers, pushing all the middlemen out, buying direct from the manufacturer – Sony…
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Went to a business meeting at the church and learned about business principles from Nehemiah 4:6-15. The Nehemiah Principle is to consistently re-communicate your vision so that people know what they are working towards to keep them encouraged. The teaching points were: A – Adaptation (Verse 4:13) C – Communication (Verse: 4:14) I – Inspiration (Verse 1:4) SIDEBAR: I need to get a Vision Board If you don't have a vision, you will be ruled…
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I am a bootstrapper. I have initiative and insight and guts, but not much money. I will succeed because my efforts and my focus will defeat bigger and better-funded competitors. I am fearless. I keep my focus on growing the business–not on politics, career advancement, or other wasteful distractions. I will leverage my skills to become the key to every department of my company, yet realize that hiring experts can be the secret to my…
