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How Loyalty Cards Cultivated Brand Loyalty: 7 Strategies That Still Work
Ever wondered why you're so hooked on those little plastic cards in your wallet? They're not just cards, they're your ticket to a world of rewards and savings. Welcome to the world of loyalty cards. They are a...
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Find Your Pace
If you're like me (and you must be at least a little, if you're walking the path to PIE), you are a highly motivated, self-starting individual. You have an unending drive for success. You are tenacious. You have...
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What Do You Want From Your Business?
I've spoken at length about "how" to start a business. That is, after all, the primary focus of this blog. But one thing I haven't really spoken about is "why." Not why you want to start your own...
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Choosing Your Battleground
When starting up a business and coming up with a plan of attack, there are numerous factors you have to take into account. Many of these have a dollar figure involved, such as operating costs, manufacturing, design, website...
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Letting A Team Member Go
I talk a lot about the importance of having a good team working with you. And with good reason. While there are plenty of business ventures you can undertake completely by yourself, most will require you to work...
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The Cost of Debt Part 1: The 19 Year Money Hole
I find debt to be a terrifying word, and with good reason. To anyone who's in it for themselves to earn money their own way, the idea of owing a dime of it to someone else, be it...