Octane: June 2009 - Your Future, Your Business

Fueling the Entrepreneurial Engine

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In This Issue:

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:04:22 GMT

I’ve talked to every type of business person imaginable, and the one common denominator among them all is this: Most people are looking for that “one thing” to make life easy.

I am Not an Island
Razor Suleman

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:32:13 GMT

Every entrepreneur reaches the point when they realize that no man (or woman) is truly an island. I have found that having the right people in the right place is essential to staying ahead of the business curve.

An Online Portal to A-Players
John Younger

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:20:00 GMT

A little more than a decade ago, online job searches were primarily the province of hardcore techies. Today, online recruiting forms one of the central pillars of smart staffing.

It's All in a Name
Christopher Rugh

Added On: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:28:01 GMT

Running a business comes with its share of problems, in terms of both mechanics and aesthetics. In my experience, one of the most important challenges every entrepreneur faces is the naming or re-naming of a company.

I Sold My Business ... Now What?
Dayne Falkenberg

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:33:51 GMT

It was just after our tenth year in business that my partner and I decided to sell the business we founded. The decision to sell and exit the business was not taken lightly, and I learned a lot.

Starting My Exit Planning Early
Cynthia Umphrey

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:50:27 GMT

At some point, all owners leave their businesses. I have found that the best results are consistently achieved by those who work with an exit plan, especially since those plans also help us achieve our business goals.

How I Nearly Blew the Biggest Deal of My Life
Dr. Basil Peters

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:30:04 GMT

As an entrepreneur, fund manager and veteran of business sales, there is one thing I know to be infallible: Exits are the least understood part of being an entrepreneur. I know this because I almost blew it when I sold the first company I co-founded.

Keeping Up With the Cyber Current
Gregg Gordon

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:36:27 GMT

Do you Tweet? Have you Friended anyone recently? Can you Digg It? In case you haven’t heard, social networking is the newest global phenomenon, and it’s one of the best ways to ensure your company stays relevant in the evolving world of business.

From Startup to Sale
Stephen Goldberg

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:59:49 GMT

When it comes to owning a business, nothing lasts forever. Regardless of industry, every business owner will inevitably face the possibility of selling his or her business.

Misinformation and Mergers
Kelly Borth

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:44:52 GMT

When it comes to business growth, I have learned that communication is tantamount to internal and external success, especially when it comes to mergers and acquisitions.

Shifting Gears: What Franchising Taught Me About Business
Dominic Rubino

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:48:08 GMT

Life has a funny way of changing your long-standing plans. After I sold my last company, I made it a point to take a much-needed break. I just wanted to kick back, relax and enjoy my life. Before I knew it, the business bug bit me again.

Five Things to Consider When Expanding Your Company
Reid Carr

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:56:56 GMT

When it comes to building a company from scratch, most entrepreneurs create a list of goals they hope to accomplish within a certain time frame. One of the biggest and frequent goals is to achieve consistent growth.

Business Practices That Breed Success
John Stepleton

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:27:26 GMT

For 15 years, I have been interested in understanding which business practices are most important to maintain organizational health, and which practices result in a higher level of success.

The Cornerstone of a Long-Lasting Company
Kelly Cutler

Added On: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:41:30 GMT

There’s no secret recipe for guaranteed longevity in the business world. It takes a ton of hard work, a commitment to a strategic plan and a team of hard-working employees to make your dream a reality.