Category Archives: Small Business Leadership Advice

Michael Port speaks out about James Arthur Ray and the tragedy in Sedona

I published my feelings about James Arthur Ray and the tragedy in Sedona.…

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Keynote clips of Michael Port

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Predictions, Trends and Resolutions for 2010

Prediction

Relevancy will overtake marketing, at least in theory. The reality is advertising dollars are declining. The hit and miss marketing days are over. Creative marketing is already taking hold. Businesses are experimenting with new ways to market and get …

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Michael Port PBS TV Interview for One On One w/ Steve Adubato

This is a TV interview I did for One On One with Steve Adubato. Continue reading

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What are your odds for success?

If someone could tell you what your odds of succeeding in business were, would you want to know the answer? If you’re like most people, you’d jump at such an opportunity.

That’s why I’m excited to share news that StartupNation …

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Right, Left or Center? (No, this is not a political post)

This is not a post about politics. It’s a post about your business.

But I’m going to use politics to frame my point.

It’s very difficult to find the center on political issues. But ultimately it’s probably the correct thing …

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Rules Can Be Broken: Wrike.com did the right thing

In Dec. 6, 2007 one of my former assistants signed me up (with my knowledge) for an account with Wrike.com at $49/month. Although, the system was, by my estimation, the most practical project management software for small business owners, especially …

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What To Do About Detroit: the best idea I've heard yet

Innovation is enemy of the status quo. Detroit will not be saved by a 25 billion dollar bailout if they’re not going to change—and they’re not. I think this is pretty clear. Seth offers the best solution I’ve seen thus …

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Four Eyes

MP_smallOver the past year I haven’t read as much as is typical for me. And the last six months I’ve just been skimming the books I need to read for professional reasons.

I’m not proud of this. Especially because I …

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Pay-For-Results

Today, someone asked me what I thought about pay-for-results consulting because their potential customers were rejecting sales offers claiming they couldn’t afford the service.

I like the concept but it’s risky, especially if don’t have a lot of cash on …

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