Author name: TJ

Engineer and Entrepreneur

The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker: A Timeless Leadership Classic

So I have another note worthy book for anyone looking to become more effective as either an entrepreneur or in their place of business. The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials) by Peter F. Drucker is a classic resource for anyone looking for more exposure into the world […]

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Small Business Innovation Questions: Expert Answers for Entrepreneurs

The following list was posed to me by a reader so I thought if this person had these questions others may also. Each refers to small business and the issue of growth. I left the questions as they were asked 1. Are small to medium sized companies innovative needs, more crucial to their success than

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Effective Conflict Management Strategies for the Modern Workplace

Whether you own your own business or simply work in an environment with other people you will run into situations that require you to manage conflict. Conflicts can be interpersonal, profession, or simply strategic in any case having the ability to work through conflict is a vital skill. You may not realize how much conflicts

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Chaos vs Bureaucracy: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Balanced Growth

You may not realize this but as an entrepreneur one of your main functions is finding the balance between chaos and bureaucracy. If you take a look at successful organizations you will see they have somehow found a happy medium between these two extremes. It is this balance that allows organizations to flourish and will

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How to Finance a Small Business: A Complete Guide for Entrepreneurs

When starting and running a small business the question of how to finance will come up multiple times. There is often an initial startup cost for assets, materials, and initial operations. As the business grows the demands on your company will change and you will again need to look at acquiring more resources. Depending on

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How to Save a Failing Business: The Complete Triage Strategy

If your business is seeing trouble times and needs some crisis management here are the steps that will turn things around. In a crisis situation every decision can mean the difference between saving or killing the company. Your job as a business owner is to manage the situation in a way that provides the best

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