4 Jun, 2020

Why Communication Breaks Down When You Think You’re Being Clear

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:53:43-04:00

Think You Are Being Clear? Probably Not

Do you ever feel like the […]

Why Communication Breaks Down When You Think You’re Being ClearMichael Dermer2020-06-19T10:53:43-04:00

3 Jun, 2020

How To Deal With Vendors So Everyone Wins

Michael Dermer2020-06-03T09:49:21-04:00

Vendors – the love/hate relationship

You need to change your perspective in order […]

How To Deal With Vendors So Everyone WinsMichael Dermer2020-06-03T09:49:21-04:00

1 Jun, 2020

What To Do When You Don’t Have Negotiating Leverage
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What To Do When You Don’t Have Negotiating Leverage

Business Problems, Daily Perspective

What To Do When You Don’t Have Negotiating Leverage

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:56:50-04:00

Negotiating When You Have No Cards

In an entrepreneurial venture, you often don’t […]

What To Do When You Don’t Have Negotiating LeverageMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:56:50-04:00

28 May, 2020

Want To Get Ahead? Know Where You Need Help

Michael Dermer2020-05-28T10:57:02-04:00

Knowing Where You Need Help Is A Skill

Each entrepreneur needs to grasp various parts of their business. Each of us have specific skills and […]

Want To Get Ahead? Know Where You Need HelpMichael Dermer2020-05-28T10:57:02-04:00

27 May, 2020

How To Maximize Your Time and Productivity

Michael Dermer2020-05-27T08:50:27-04:00

Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs

Follow these time management tips for entrepreneurs to get the most of your day.

Do The Hardest Task First Thing In […]

How To Maximize Your Time and ProductivityMichael Dermer2020-05-27T08:50:27-04:00

26 May, 2020

How You Communicate Will Show What Kind Of Leader You Are

Michael Dermer2020-05-26T09:13:54-04:00

Never Talk Catastrophe.

There will be times you feel that you are on the brink of failure, at your wit’s end, too burned out to […]

How You Communicate Will Show What Kind Of Leader You AreMichael Dermer2020-05-26T09:13:54-04:00

20 May, 2020

5 Strategies You Can (really) Use to Save Cash During Recession – Part 2
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5 Strategies You Can (really) Use to Save Cash During Recession – Part 2

Blog Post

5 Strategies You Can (really) Use to Save Cash During Recession – Part 2

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:56:56-04:00

Businesses around the company are beginning to slowly open after shutting their doors due to Covid-19 closures. Many owners are finding themselves stuck in the waiting game, filing for PPP loans and stressing about […]

5 Strategies You Can (really) Use to Save Cash During Recession – Part 2Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:56:56-04:00

20 May, 2020

Focus Will Enable You To Push Through And Succeed

Michael Dermer2020-05-20T08:05:08-04:00

We Know It’s Hard To Pause Your Business (and dreams)

It’s only a pause – and how you focus on your core will be what […]

Focus Will Enable You To Push Through And SucceedMichael Dermer2020-05-20T08:05:08-04:00

19 May, 2020

Keeping Up With Customer, Employees, Vendors and Investors

Michael Dermer2020-05-19T09:46:54-04:00

Communicate with relevant stakeholders

Clear, transparent and timely communications are necessary when creating a platform to reshape the business and to secure ongoing support from […]

Keeping Up With Customer, Employees, Vendors and InvestorsMichael Dermer2020-05-19T09:46:54-04:00

18 May, 2020

Asking for Money When Everyone is Struggling
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Asking for Money When Everyone is Struggling

Daily Perspective, Raising Money

Asking for Money When Everyone is Struggling

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:00-04:00

Asking for Money When Everyone is Struggling

Customers are gold.

Needless to say, this is a challenging time for customers. Just as you’re facing difficult financial […]

Asking for Money When Everyone is StrugglingMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:00-04:00

14 May, 2020

When “overwhelmed” Is The New Norm For Entrepreneurs

Michael Dermer2020-06-15T20:10:55-04:00

When “overwhelmed” is the norm for entrepreneurs, why is one business able to make progress and another can’t?

Sound familiar? It’s not only the number […]

When “overwhelmed” Is The New Norm For EntrepreneursMichael Dermer2020-06-15T20:10:55-04:00

13 May, 2020

During These Times We Need All Hands On Deck

Michael Dermer2020-06-15T20:11:10-04:00

You Need All Hands on Deck

We have to take advantage of every resource at our disposal—employees, advisors, board members, interns, friends, family or other […]

During These Times We Need All Hands On DeckMichael Dermer2020-06-15T20:11:10-04:00

12 May, 2020

Employees Need A Disciplined Process And Clear Goals To Succeed

Michael Dermer2020-05-12T08:05:04-04:00

Manage Your Team – Process and Metrics

Your employees need to be laser focused right now.

To execute […]

Employees Need A Disciplined Process And Clear Goals To SucceedMichael Dermer2020-05-12T08:05:04-04:00

11 May, 2020

Talk To Your Employees With Candor, Focus and Empathy

Michael Dermer2020-05-11T08:59:48-04:00

You need more for less.

Your employees are uncertain. You need to talk to them about their need to focus but always with empathy. In […]

Talk To Your Employees With Candor, Focus and EmpathyMichael Dermer2020-05-11T08:59:48-04:00

7 May, 2020

Ways To Maximize Your Time and Productivity

Michael Dermer2020-05-07T09:54:29-04:00

Do The Hardest Task First Thing In The Morning.

Do the most important or difficult task of the day first thing in the morning, when […]

Ways To Maximize Your Time and ProductivityMichael Dermer2020-05-07T09:54:29-04:00

6 May, 2020

Don’t Be at Work When You are Not Doing Work

Michael Dermer2020-05-06T09:00:07-04:00

Be Present Outside of Work

Time is our most valuable asset. We take […]

Don’t Be at Work When You are Not Doing WorkMichael Dermer2020-05-06T09:00:07-04:00

5 May, 2020

Entrepreneurs Need a Release – Every Day

Michael Dermer2020-05-05T09:20:16-04:00

You Need a Release – Every Day

Of course, we should work less. […]

Entrepreneurs Need a Release – Every DayMichael Dermer2020-05-05T09:20:16-04:00

29 Apr, 2020

Process, Accountability, Teamwork, Discipline and Candor

Michael Dermer2020-04-29T09:40:48-04:00

Stay on Track

To execute a plan that has so many moving parts, you need the mechanisms to stay on track:

Regular Check Ins – […]

Process, Accountability, Teamwork, Discipline and CandorMichael Dermer2020-04-29T09:40:48-04:00

28 Apr, 2020

Your Effort Now Must be About Execution – Not Emotion

Michael Dermer2020-04-28T09:20:08-04:00

Focus on the activity — not the emotion

Throughout an entrepreneurial venture, there will be highs and lows. First and foremost, an entrepreneur must learn […]

Your Effort Now Must be About Execution – Not EmotionMichael Dermer2020-04-28T09:20:08-04:00

27 Apr, 2020

It’s All About Your Plan – What Should & Shouldn’t Be In It

Michael Dermer2020-04-27T09:37:55-04:00

You need a plan that address everything that impacts cash – revenue, expenses and what you focus on.

To navigate your way through this crisis, […]

It’s All About Your Plan – What Should & Shouldn’t Be In ItMichael Dermer2020-04-27T09:37:55-04:00

23 Apr, 2020

How Crowdfunding Can Be A Source Of Cash From Your Community

Michael Dermer2020-04-23T09:48:30-04:00

Where to launch a coronavirus crowdfunding campaign

As with a regular crowdfunding campaign, it’s important to do your research and find a platform that best […]

How Crowdfunding Can Be A Source Of Cash From Your CommunityMichael Dermer2020-04-23T09:48:30-04:00

22 Apr, 2020

Learn About Expanded Family and Medical Leave Act Benefits

Michael Dermer2020-04-22T09:44:06-04:00

Expanded Family and Medical Leave Act benefits

The federal government expanded Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits to employees who are unable to work […]

Learn About Expanded Family and Medical Leave Act BenefitsMichael Dermer2020-04-22T09:44:06-04:00

21 Apr, 2020

You May Use Your Home to Raise Cash If Necessary

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:55:42-04:00

Homeowners Have These Options For Quick Cash

Homeowners are in a unique place to overcome these challenges. For one, some states (and

You May Use Your Home to Raise Cash If NecessaryMichael Dermer2020-06-19T10:55:42-04:00

16 Apr, 2020

Before You Pay – Negotiate With All Your Major Vendors

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:55:53-04:00

Many Vendor Will Want to Keep You at All Costs

Before you pay anything to your major vendors, you have to negotiate with them. Some […]

Before You Pay – Negotiate With All Your Major VendorsMichael Dermer2020-06-19T10:55:53-04:00

15 Apr, 2020

Restructure Employee Compensation – With Creativity and Compassion

Michael Dermer2020-04-15T09:50:04-04:00

You Must Align These Expenses to Cash

Employee costs are likely one of your greatest costs. You must reduce them but do so with compassion […]

Restructure Employee Compensation – With Creativity and CompassionMichael Dermer2020-04-15T09:50:04-04:00

About Michael Dermer

Think You Are Being Clear? Probably Not

Vendors – the love/hate relationship

Negotiating When You Have No Cards

Knowing Where You Need Help Is A Skill

Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs

Do The Hardest Task First Thing In […]

Never Talk Catastrophe.

We Know It’s Hard To Pause Your Business (and dreams)

Communicate with relevant stakeholders

Asking for Money When Everyone is Struggling

Customers are gold.

When “overwhelmed” is the norm for entrepreneurs, why is one business able to make progress and another can’t?

You Need All Hands on Deck

Manage Your Team – Process and Metrics

You need more for less.

Do The Hardest Task First Thing In The Morning.

Be Present Outside of Work

You Need a Release – Every Day

Stay on Track

Focus on the activity — not the emotion

You need a plan that address everything that impacts cash – revenue, expenses and what you focus on.

Where to launch a coronavirus crowdfunding campaign

Expanded Family and Medical Leave Act benefits

Homeowners Have These Options For Quick Cash

Many Vendor Will Want to Keep You at All Costs

You Must Align These Expenses to Cash