23 Jul, 2020

Do You Know How To Set Your Sales Goals?

Michael Dermer2024-07-30T02:03:22-04:00

Setting Your Sales Goals

Setting your sales goals is a fundamental step in […]

Do You Know How To Set Your Sales Goals?Michael Dermer2024-07-30T02:03:22-04:00

22 Jul, 2020

Why Chasing Every Customer Can Actually Hurt Your Business

Michael Dermer2020-07-22T11:09:34-04:00

You Can’t Chase Every Customer

We know the feeling – you can’t to […]

Why Chasing Every Customer Can Actually Hurt Your BusinessMichael Dermer2020-07-22T11:09:34-04:00

21 Jul, 2020

In Business Positioning is More Important Than Perfection

Michael Dermer2020-07-21T08:32:48-04:00

The Importance of Positioning

We all want to have the perfect product or service. But more often than not, we don’t have the resources or […]

In Business Positioning is More Important Than PerfectionMichael Dermer2020-07-21T08:32:48-04:00

16 Jul, 2020

What Happens When Entrepreneurs Avoid Putting Process In Place

Michael Dermer2020-07-16T09:56:24-04:00

Process is Not a Dirty Word

The entrepreneur has to move, and move […]

What Happens When Entrepreneurs Avoid Putting Process In PlaceMichael Dermer2020-07-16T09:56:24-04:00

14 Jul, 2020

Entrepreneurs Have To Believe There’s Always A Way!

Michael Dermer2024-07-23T08:01:10-04:00

There Is Always A Way

Entrepreneurs have access to creativity that can energize a business. Don’t be deterred by the fact that there isn’t an […]

Entrepreneurs Have To Believe There’s Always A Way!Michael Dermer2024-07-23T08:01:10-04:00

13 Jul, 2020

Your Every Action, Interaction And Reaction Is Being Scrutinized

Michael Dermer2020-07-13T07:40:01-04:00

A Story

For two years following the collapse of the financial markets and the bankruptcy of many of our customers, we were under a lot […]

Your Every Action, Interaction And Reaction Is Being ScrutinizedMichael Dermer2020-07-13T07:40:01-04:00

9 Jul, 2020

What It Means To Be CEO Of A Startup

Michael Dermer2020-07-09T08:46:52-04:00

Like It or Not You Need To Be CEO

Whether you wanted the […]

What It Means To Be CEO Of A StartupMichael Dermer2020-07-09T08:46:52-04:00

7 Jul, 2020

Are You Thinking About Your Exit Strategy

Michael Dermer2020-07-07T09:19:07-04:00

What are Exit Strategies?

If you’re thinking ahead to the day when you’ll […]

Are You Thinking About Your Exit StrategyMichael Dermer2020-07-07T09:19:07-04:00

6 Jul, 2020

Why Crowdfunding Could Be The Answer For Your Startup

Michael Dermer2020-07-06T07:45:12-04:00

How Do You Evaluate Different Ways To Raise Money

Understanding the different ways you can raise money is an important part of the investment process. […]

Why Crowdfunding Could Be The Answer For Your StartupMichael Dermer2020-07-06T07:45:12-04:00

2 Jul, 2020

How To Evaluate the Market For Your Startup

Michael Dermer2020-07-02T08:21:34-04:00

How Do You Evaluate the Market

As an entrepreneur, we think that the market needs our solution now and can’t understand why it is taking […]

How To Evaluate the Market For Your StartupMichael Dermer2020-07-02T08:21:34-04:00

1 Jul, 2020

How Long-Term Goals and Short-Term Objectives Are Tied Together

Michael Dermer2024-09-03T05:12:52-04:00

How Long-Term Goals and Short-Term Objectives Are Tied Together

We’re always asked to help entrepreneurs connect the dots here:
Here are some examples:

Profitability: A […]

How Long-Term Goals and Short-Term Objectives Are Tied TogetherMichael Dermer2024-09-03T05:12:52-04:00

30 Jun, 2020

Your Operating Plan Should Tie Goals, Objectives and KPIs Together
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Your Operating Plan Should Tie Goals, Objectives and KPIs Together

Business Problems, Daily Perspective

Your Operating Plan Should Tie Goals, Objectives and KPIs Together

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:56:45-04:00

Aligning Your Objectives to Your Goals

When you establish your operating plan, you must tie the objectives you set to the […]

Your Operating Plan Should Tie Goals, Objectives and KPIs TogetherMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:56:45-04:00

29 Jun, 2020

How To Prioritize When Everything Is At The Top Of The List

Michael Dermer2020-06-29T09:45:46-04:00

Prioritizing – Everything Can’t Be at The Top of The List

Most entrepreneurs […]

How To Prioritize When Everything Is At The Top Of The ListMichael Dermer2020-06-29T09:45:46-04:00

25 Jun, 2020

How To Develop Leadership Skills In Crisis and Beyond

Michael Dermer2020-06-25T08:12:41-04:00

The ability to keep your head when things around you are going wrong or not making sense is a true skill, but one you […]

How To Develop Leadership Skills In Crisis and BeyondMichael Dermer2020-06-25T08:12:41-04:00

24 Jun, 2020

Trust – What Does It Mean When You’re An Entrepreneur

Michael Dermer2020-06-24T09:32:33-04:00

Trust Must Be Earned

When you start a business, you spend a lot of time alone with your thoughts. Even if you’re not a solo […]

Trust – What Does It Mean When You’re An EntrepreneurMichael Dermer2020-06-24T09:32:33-04:00

23 Jun, 2020

If You Do Everything Yourself, You Stunt The Growth Of Your Business

Michael Dermer2024-08-30T03:22:50-04:00

If You Do Everything Yourself, You Stunt The Growth Of Your Business

Doing Everything Yourself […]

If You Do Everything Yourself, You Stunt The Growth Of Your BusinessMichael Dermer2024-08-30T03:22:50-04:00

17 Jun, 2020

When It Comes To Being An Entrepreneur – There Is Always A Way!

Michael Dermer2024-07-25T06:40:09-04:00

There Is Always A Way. Doesn’t Matter How Many Times You Fall Down Or How Little Your Bank Account Has In It!

When It Comes To Being An Entrepreneur – There Is Always A Way!Michael Dermer2024-07-25T06:40:09-04:00

15 Jun, 2020

How To Enable Your Team To Be and Do Better During Challenging Times

Michael Dermer2020-06-15T20:09:48-04:00

We Are All Under Pressure

With so much going on all the time, it is hard to determine what decisions are important and what decisions […]

How To Enable Your Team To Be and Do Better During Challenging TimesMichael Dermer2020-06-15T20:09:48-04:00

11 Jun, 2020

Ability To Manage Resources Is One Crucial Key To Success

Michael Dermer2024-09-03T06:09:00-04:00

How to Manage Your Resources

The sooner we realize this, and understand that it is our responsibility to manage our resources by aligning their skills […]

Ability To Manage Resources Is One Crucial Key To SuccessMichael Dermer2024-09-03T06:09:00-04:00

10 Jun, 2020

You Think Everyone Sucks? Not Unless You Manage Them

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:21:54-04:00

Understanding the Reality

Not only do we lack to the capital to pay constituents customary rates, or to pay them at all, we lack the […]

You Think Everyone Sucks? Not Unless You Manage ThemMichael Dermer2020-06-19T10:21:54-04:00

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

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

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

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

Setting Your Sales Goals

You Can’t Chase Every Customer

The Importance of Positioning

Process is Not a Dirty Word

There Is Always A Way

A Story

Like It or Not You Need To Be CEO

What are Exit Strategies?

How Do You Evaluate Different Ways To Raise Money

How Do You Evaluate the Market

How Long-Term Goals and Short-Term Objectives Are Tied Together

We’re always asked to help entrepreneurs connect the dots here: Here are some examples:

Aligning Your Objectives to Your Goals

Prioritizing – Everything Can’t Be at The Top of The List

The ability to keep your head when things around you are going wrong or not making sense is a true skill, but one you […]

Trust Must Be Earned

If You Do Everything Yourself, You Stunt The Growth Of Your Business

We Are All Under Pressure

How to Manage Your Resources

Understanding the Reality

Think You Are Being Clear? Probably Not

Negotiating When You Have No Cards

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

Many Vendor Will Want to Keep You at All Costs

We’re always asked to help entrepreneurs connect the dots here:
Here are some examples: