Backwards Mentality
A veil has been lifted over the population of the United States. It has revealed that the vast majority of Americans have been led down a path of only understanding one side to business. And that is to consume. While this has been apparent for some time now, with the recent crash it has become [...]
Escaping the Entrepreneurial Seizure
Entrepreneurial Seizure: a technician suffering from the dream of owning their own business, and in doing so, create a job for themselves working in the business, rather than on the business. Michael E Gerber, author of many books including The E-Myth and The E-Myth Revisited defined that phrase and in doing so has become the [...]
I Miss My Books!
When I made the move to Hawaii, I had to leave a lot of things behind. Material type possessions such as my TV, DVD player and PC computer I was OK giving to friends and family or donating. One of the things that I was unable to bring was my collection of books. And I [...]
Mindset Determines Quadrant
My approach to business development is quite different from the traditional route. It is important to have the right mindset in order to build a strong company. Anyone can start a company, but building a system in which to run the company is something that many do not do. And that is the problem, and [...]
Freakonomics: The Hidden Side To Everything
In any time of recession, the best possible thing to do is to invest in yourself instead of letting fear and the negative mentality of the media get the best of you. For the last three years I have been studying economics at macro and micro levels as well as business and international business to [...]
Company Culture: An Asset
What is it that separates companies apart from each other? Is it the products they sell, or the services they offer? Is it the price that brings large amounts of customers coming back day after day? Or is it something beyond that- something that once it catches on, takes on a life of its own [...]
Harness The Power of Mindset
Understanding states of mind can ultimately allow you to be able to better analyze yourself, people, and companies on perspectives and then decide how best to proceed. From a personal standpoint, that may be coming to realization with yourself that you feel strongly one way on a topic and that will not change. Knowing that, [...]
Book Review: Rich Dad, Poor Dad
I have chosen to review this book for a couple reasons. While it focuses on personal finance, I feel that that subject is very important for an entrepreneur and or business owner. The information in this book can help anyone, should they choose to utilize it. An Overview of the Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad [...]
What Consumers Want
When the economy is in a recession and times are tough, it is the best time to look around and figure out what it is exactly that consumers want. I have found that during these times, I am able to see more clearly what to deliver to consumers that will make them buy even in [...]
Happy New Year!
I know this post is late, but it’s only the second day into the new year. Lots of good things to come here at Benjamin’s Blog. Here is a partial list that I am working on: Book Reviews – I love to read and I love sharing what I have read and learned. I am [...]
