Gordon R. Clogston
on February 15 2011
Whether your motivation stems from the frustrations of working for others or simply from an innate desire to be your own boss, you have decided that you want to run your own business. Don’t jump off that bridge too quickly. Whether you are an inventor who has created a working model of a teleportation device (with thanks to Gene Roddenberry) or someone who wants to run a coffee shop, there are many things to consider before you give up working for others.
Small Business Owners Get To Do It All
Spend a Little to Save a Lot
The first thing you should do is find out whether your business idea can work. One of my under-graduate professors used to consult with people who were considering owning their own business. He charged fees to analyze their plans, collect and analyze market data Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Business, Business Ownership, management, Starting a Business
Filed under General, Small Business
Gordon R. Clogston
on January 25 2011
Talking with a colleague a few weeks ago, our conversation turned to the topic being discussed on a local radio talk show. The program asked whether it was ethical to get something for free by pushing the limits of common retail policies. The examples discussed included:
- Buying a formal gown, wearing it to an event, and then taking advantage of the store’s return policy to get a full refund. Is that ethical?
- Purchasing a large-screen HDTV (on a 90-day, no money down offer), holding parties with your friends to watch the NBA playoffs, and then returning the TV for a full refund. Is that ethical?
- Saving your empty coffee cup at the coffee shop so your companion can use it to get a “free refill.” Is that ethical?
A Commitment To Service Shouldn’t Be A License To Steal
Tags: Business Ethics, Leadership, leadership values, management, Training
Filed under Business Ethics, General, Leadership
Gordon R. Clogston
on January 11 2011
I was asked to write a guest article on Batky-Howell’s site this week. In “Teacher Becomes SME or SME Becomes Teacher” I address two arguments that have existed within the ranks of the training business for as long as I can remember. Please stop by http://blog.batky-howell.com to read the article and tell me what you think is more effective.
Tags: Training
Filed under General
