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Do Ethics Really Matter?

by Ralph Quintero on April 23, 2013

in Business

business man thinking

When people think of ethical blunders, Fortune 500 companies and Wall Street executives normally spring to mind immediately–think Enron, AIG, Coca Cola. The truth is, making ethical decisions is imperative for every business of every size. Unless you lost more sleep than you gained, sacrificed cheering on your little leaguer for late night service calls [...]

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Exercise Your Right…It is Your Duty as an Entrepreneur

by Ralph Quintero on November 5, 2012

in Business

Exercise Your Right To Vote As An Entrepreneur

As entrepreneurs and small business owners we have an important duty to take action on tomorrow. It’s election day and you need to vote.   Regardless of who you are going to vote for, let your voice be heard. It’s one of the great things about this country! The freedom to choose our leaders and [...]

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10 Books That Will Massively Impact Your Business

by Ralph Quintero on May 3, 2012

in Business

open book

Over the years, I have built a pretty massive library (now electronic on my iPad/Kindle) of business books. Well over 500 titles so far. Asking me to pick my favorite ones is a little like asking a parent to pick their favorite child or asking a woman to pick their favorite pair of shoes. You [...]

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The Problem With Business Plans

by Ralph Quintero on April 1, 2012

in Business

Business Plan Problem

Here is some excellent news: The majority of entrepreneurs or businesses with solid business plans tend to reach the goals they set within them. Sounds good right? For most businesses, that is the worse thing that can happen.  Their business plans actually prevent them from being great! Business Plans Limit Your Growth Entrepreneurs and business [...]

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Stop Working And Start Living

by Ralph Quintero on March 28, 2012

in Business, Entrepreneur

Stop Working Start Living

As an entrepreneur, do you feel that you’re on a hamster wheel and can’t get off? The more hours you put in the more work you have. You are barely staying afloat. All you want is a little bit of time to breathe and it seems like you can’t get it. That is what I [...]

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Always Start By Asking “Why?”

by Ralph Quintero on March 27, 2012

in Business, Entrepreneur

why

Why? It’s a very basic question… It’s a single word, made up of 3 letters and a question mark. While very tiny, the word WHY, when asked as a question is the most powerful word in business and in our lives. If you speak with any successful entrepreneur, they will tell you that the almost [...]

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