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Your Plus-1 Strategy

I've been writing an ebook on how to write a business plan.

I've written dozens of plans over the years, for myself and for others. All told, they've raised millions in equity and hundreds of thousands in debt.

In trying to keep things very, very simple (so that even bankers can understand it) I came up with one concept I named a "Plus-1" Strategy.

The ideas is that you take your closest, most successful competitor, and essentially say, "Yeah, we do that, plus we also do…

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Posted on May 16, 2012 at 2:16pm

My Top 50 All Time Reading Recommendations

In the months ahead, I'll be sharing my list of the Top 50 books on small business that I have ever read. I'll be offering reviews and facilitating discussions. Most will be in e-book form though many have print editions if you prefer. 

As you'll see here, many of my books will come from off the beaten trail. Most will blend advice with inspiration. Some will make you work, and some will be like a little piece of candy.

I'll be moving these reviews to a new Website soon…

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Posted on May 7, 2012 at 9:46am

Relaunch Your Brand?

Is it time for you to replace a tired old company image with a clear, concise, and compelling personal brand?

For the first time since 2008, we are delighted to welcome back to the Business of Design Conference, marketing Guru Fred Berns and his all new Ready for Relaunch workshop.

Long known as the design industry's leading authority on direct selling, Fred recognized that the Recession and rapidly-changing technologies (including social media) have…

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Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:36am

Google Plus...Should You Try It?

If you're trying to decide what to do this weekend, consider these choices of equal pleasure:

1) Root canal

2) Colonoscopy

3) Explore new social networking tool

If you chose #3, I would suggest you spend a few minutes learning about Google+. I have spent a few hours on it, and have found certain elements of it interesting. There are some downsides too, but let me tell you what I think might work for you.

First, ignore what you read about traction, or lack…

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Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:15am

I'll Drink to That!

Just read in an American Express survey of small businesses today that more small business owners report finding new customers at bars than through social media! Here…

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Posted on April 10, 2012 at 12:00pm

Profile Information

Your Firm's Name
DPI
Your Primary Specialty
Other
Your Role
Owner/Principal
Your Years in Business
Less than 10
Employees at Your Firm
4-7
Your Accounting Software
QuickBooks
Your Office Type
Owned space
Your Primary Business Goal
To provide the highest level of business strategy and education to interior design professionals.

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At 2:08pm on March 13, 2012, Olga Odeide said…

Thanks for the email David!  

Molloy Management Group's quest to "Empower Designers" is based on our easy to implement systems and tools developed specifically for Interior Designers.  We focus on all business aspects to improve workflow with established methodologies and provide ready to use business documents as well as training and consultation to optimize utilization of Studio Designer/Webware capabilities for operations, accounting and reporting. We work to accelerate a design company's growth curve and maximize their business potential. 

Expect great things!

Olga

At 12:55pm on March 13, 2012, Thomas Ryan said…

Thanks David, I look forward to seeing whats new hear at BPN. I may not be able to attend in sept. but maybe. Some of the family needs me to be close at this time.

Thanks again PS Tell Tim S. I said hello I know him from way back before his company started.

At 2:15pm on March 6, 2012, David Joseph Katona said…

David, thank you for the welcoming email.  Excited to learn more about your company as it was highly recommend at the recently attended Design Bloggers Conference.  

Always looking forward to an ever expanding future...

Only the very best to you,

David.

At 4:31pm on February 29, 2012, Debra May Himes said…

Thank you getting back to me so quickly, David.  Yes, I see a pick up in business myself, and though I once had 3 employees (still very small I realize), I am down to myself in the office.  I understand the idea of hiring only consultants, and will look forward to advice on how best to make that work. Looking forward to new and profitable ideas.

Best regards,

Debra

At 1:22pm on February 10, 2012, Joanna Shirin said…

Thanks so much David for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward to meeting you, to research this great site and meeting new friends!

All the best,

Joanna

At 10:32pm on February 1, 2012, kelley porter said…

Hi ,

    My computer file for photos is not working correctly ( or maybe it's the operator ) !  Will do  and thanks for the support !!

At 1:49pm on January 31, 2012, Kathy Entessar said…

Thank you David for the warm welcome.  I am also looking forward to meeting you in Hollywood during the September event.

All the Best,

Kathy

At 3:23pm on November 29, 2011, Rashmi Shah said…

Hi David!

Thanks for a warm welcome. I am looking forward to make more friends via this network, work hard and get more clients. Right now I am putting my time into learnign high tech. programs to be on the top of the market.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Rashmi

At 3:49pm on November 28, 2011, Cathy Davin said…

Thanks David - Yes, I look forward to digging into the information in the coming days and weeks. See you in February!

At 4:49pm on November 27, 2011, Paula Grace Halewski said…

Hi David,

I received your note! 

Paula Grace ~

 
 
 

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