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Success Maxims (Part 20)

Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking.  To that end, we’ve presented Success Maxims — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice.  (For a complete collection, e-mail your mailing address to contact@kasperassociates.com.) SUCCESS MAXIMS –Part 20– “If” (Rudyard Kipling)   […]

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Success Maxims (Part 18)

Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking.  To that end, we’ve presented Success Maxims — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice.  (For a complete collection, e-mail your mailing address to contact@kasperassociates.com.) SUCCESS MAXIMS –Part 18– “Principles for Life and […]

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11 Fun Ways to Show Employees You’re Thankful

From the Kasper & Associates family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! From TINYpulse: ************************************** 11 Fun Ways to Show Employees You Are Thankful by Sabrina Son 1. Take the team to lunch Thanksgiving week is slow for a lot of industries, so you can afford to cut out for a few hours and treat your employees […]

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Did You Just Call My Baby Ugly?

Tips for handling the emotional aspects of a business sale.  While the discounted cash flow model described in strategy #2 isn’t completely relevant in the markets we serve, pay attention to strategy #3. From Inc.com: ***************************************** Did You Just Call My Baby Ugly? It’s easy for negotiations to get unnecessarily ugly. Here’s how to better […]

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How to Win the Game of Life

Key Quote: “There simply is no substitute for the lessons you learn the hard way.  You gain confidence from winning and wisdom from losing.  And over time, you develop your own unique way of playing the game.” From Entreprenuer magazine: **************************************************** How to Win the Game of Life By Steve Tobak If you flip a […]

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What Olympians Can Teach Small Business Owners about the Long View

I’ll add to the list:  In post-event interviews, we often hear athletes thank their parents or family members for the sacrifice and support that allowed the athlete to pursue their passion. Business owners, make an effort to acknowledge and thank those around you (spouse, kids, etc.) who accept the sacrifices that accompany entrepreneurship. From Amsterdam […]

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Why Every Business Owner Should Watch the Little League World Series

Many people are aware of the baseball heritage at Kasper & Associates.  That’s why we really like this article and the leadership advice it gives.  It brings to mind Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s quote:  “On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days, on other fields will bear the fruits of […]

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Why Are You Selling Your Business?

Excellent overview of how motivations affect transactions.  Found on Inc.com: *************************************** Why Are You Selling Your Business? BIZBUYSELL.COM | Curtis Kroeker The answer can change everything, from how fast you can sell to how much you can sell for. Small business owners have many different reasons for selling their companies. For some, a business sale is the […]

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Advice from an Old Tennessee Mountain Man

Advice From an Old Tennessee Mountain Man Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers and lawyers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered … not […]

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Free Enterprise Creed

As we celebrate Independence Day, K&A also celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit that makes our country exceptional. FREE ENTERPRISE CREED (Author Unknown) I’m proud of my country and I believe in the free enterprise system which made her great.  I’m grateful for my sacred heritage.  I pledge that I’ll do all in my power to protect it. To […]