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Jan, 2022
The Importance of Positioning In A Market
Michael Dermer2024-07-11T07:32:20-04:00Enjoy your Daily Perspective. Our Learning Community is your one stop shop for answers to the issues you face as an entrepreneur.
13
Jan, 2022
How To Forecast Expenses
Michael Dermer2024-07-23T07:24:17-04:00Enjoy your Daily Perspective. Our Learning Community is your one stop shop for answers to the issues you face as an entrepreneur.
12
Jan, 2022
What Does It Mean To Prioritize
Michael Dermer2024-07-15T05:46:35-04:00Enjoy your Daily Perspective. Our Learning Community is your one stop shop for answers to the issues you face as an entrepreneur.
10
Jan, 2022
What is a Plan?
Michael Dermer2024-07-15T07:30:56-04:00Enjoy your Daily Perspective. Our Learning Community is your one stop shop for answers to the issues you face as an entrepreneur.
8
Jan, 2022
For Entrepreneurs, There’s Always A Way!
Michael Dermer2022-01-09T22:07:07-05:00There are so many times when things seem impossible—times when you don’t have the resources, money or wherewithal to accomplish the things you need to make the business successful.
When […]
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Jan, 2022
How To Align Goals for Success
Michael Dermer2022-01-09T22:07:06-05:00Goal alignment is critical for business success. It ensures that each person within your organization can see the direction for the business and know how their job fits in […]
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Jan, 2022
Don’t Chase Every Customer
Michael Dermer2022-01-09T22:06:41-05:00Problems With Chasing Every Customer
- First – you have limited resources and your scarcest resource is time. Every minute you spend on one activity is a minute you don’t spend on another
- Second […]
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Nov, 2021
Do You Have Your Strategic, Financial and Operating Plans Set?
Michael Dermer2021-11-01T14:39:25-04:00What does it mean to have a plan? It comprises three components – strategic plan (which sets your strategy), financial plan (which sets your financial goals and performance) and operating plan (that details […]
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Oct, 2021
No One Cares as Much as You Do
Michael Dermer2024-08-02T07:20:44-04:00WHAT YOU FEEL: No one cares about my business as much as I do. How do I get them to understand?
PERSPECTIVE:
We lose perspective as entrepreneurs. One of the reasons Michael […]
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Oct, 2021
Pressure, Passion, Pleasure, and Pain Make Us Blind
Michael Dermer2024-07-15T05:40:08-04:00WHAT YOU FEEL: What do I do with these emotions as a new entrepreneur? Why do we develop these damaging perspectives?
PERSPECTIVE:
Because we are under the influence of the “Four Ps” […]
14
Oct, 2021
People Make You Crazy
Michael Dermer2024-07-15T05:37:22-04:00
WHAT YOU FEEL: People are difficult. How do I hire the right people for my business?
PERSPECTIVE:
People. You hopefully love your family, but you […]
12
Oct, 2021
Make Decisions In the Best Interest of Your Business
Michael Dermer2024-07-11T08:38:10-04:00
WHAT YOU FEEL: Keeping everyone aligned is hard. Keeping everyone happy is daunting. How do I prioritize?
PERSPECTIVE:
Your employees, vendors, customers, and investors have […]
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Oct, 2021
Daily Perspective – Set the Culture
Michael Dermer2024-07-11T05:22:12-04:00
WHAT YOU FEEL: so confused about setting values for my business and creating a healthy culture for my employees to thrive.
PERSPECTIVE:
Regardless of your […]
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Oct, 2021
It is amazing what you can do with less
Michael Dermer2024-07-11T07:39:33-04:00It is Amazing What You Can Do with Less
In the words of Edward Lewis “It is amazing what you can do with less”. In a time where the pandemic has altered the way we […]
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Sep, 2021
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Website for a Small Business?
Michael Dermer2024-07-11T06:35:53-04:00Your website is your online storefront, whether you operate online, offline, or both, which is why it makes sense to invest in professional web design. How much does it cost to build a website […]
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Sep, 2021
Top Startups 2021: U.S. companies on the rise
Michael Dermer2024-08-26T06:39:44-04:00Over the past year and a half, professionals across the U.S. have been pushed to reevaluate the way they live and work in […]
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Sep, 2021
10 Latina-Owned Businesses to Support This Hispanic Heritage Month—and Beyond
Michael Dermer2024-08-04T04:10:58-04:0010 Latina-Owned Businesses to Support This Hispanic Heritage Month—and Beyond
There’s no doubt that Hispanics in the United States have provided their share of contributions to society—just take a look at how they’ve helped […]
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Sep, 2021
5 Great Reads for Entrepreneurs
Michael Dermer2024-07-29T04:39:50-04:005 Great Reads for Entrepreneurs
It is so important that you continue to educate yourself on this entrepreneurial journey. Here are 5 great reads for entrepreneurs, starting with the Lonely Entrepreneur by Michael Dermer. […]
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Sep, 2021
Feature Friday – Top Black Tech Entrepreneurs
Michael Dermer2024-07-11T06:00:41-04:00For aspiring Software Engineers and UX Designers, being able to see oneself in the field can be especially inspiring and life-changing. It’s important to acknowledge the diversity problem in the […]
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Sep, 2021
Tomorrow we will “Address Resource Allocation Problems”
Michael Dermer2024-07-15T06:57:17-04:00Whether you are dreaming of building generational wealth or looking to leave your 9 to 5, the entrepreneurial journey is a process, not an easy way out. You have to know how to stretch […]
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Sep, 2021
Will We See You Soon?
Michael Dermer2024-07-18T05:41:43-04:00We can’t wait to see you this Friday, for our weekly coaching call! Over the last few weeks, we have discussed the importance of building your financial portfolio – from meeting the right investors to […]
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Sep, 2021
Back to Business – Prepare Your Business for Small Business Saturday, TODAY!
Michael Dermer2024-07-29T07:10:33-04:00Back to Business – Prepare Your Business for Small Business Saturday, TODAY!
1. Do something special.
Small Business Saturday is a big day, so you should do something to mark the occasion […]
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Sep, 2021
5 Young Black Entrepreneurs That Inspire Us
Michael Dermer2024-09-10T04:31:39-04:005 Young Black Entrepreneurs That Inspire Us
1. Ava Dorsey of Ava’s Pet Palace
Ava loves animals! She loves them so much that when she was 6 years old, she begged her […]
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Sep, 2021
Critical Points in the Life Cycle of an Entrepreneur
Michael Dermer2024-07-11T05:18:17-04:00Where are you on your entrepreneurial journey? Some members in the Lonely Entrepreneur’s Learning Community have assessed their business through our survey, while other entrepreneurs know where they stand.
As you continue to close […]
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Aug, 2021
12 Best Small Business CRM 2021
Michael Dermer2024-07-29T03:24:26-04:0012 Best Small Business CRM 2021
Everyone wants to grow their small business. But getting more customers, scaling operations, and building your bottom line all require investment in just the right areas.
That’s why CRM is […]
