by Stephen Bean | Jan 21, 2015 | The Business Mind
Originally posted – Feb 19, 2013 Several months ago, I wrote a column entitled, “Philosophers in the Gift Shop.” In that column, I mentioned how every Sunday I work in the emergency department of a large metropolitan Detroit hospital. And, within...
by Stephen Bean | Jan 21, 2015 | The Business Mind
Originally posted – Apr 14, 2014 Extremely successful individuals in any industry have always fascinated me because they’re significantly different from the rest of the pack. They dramatically stand out. They’re not part of the herd… they’re...
by Stephen Bean | Jan 21, 2015 | The Business Mind
Originally posted – Nov 14, 2012 As we all know, big businesses have big marketing budgets on which they spend big dollars and, often times, achieve big results. So, here’s the big question: can a small business – like your coin laundry – use big-business...
by Stephen Bean | Jan 21, 2015 | The Business Mind
Originally posted – May 12, 2014 Isn’t the internet amazing? Just think about it – from your computer or mobile device, you have the ability to explore the world and, along with it, a world of knowledge. It’s virtually limitless in terms of the...
by Stephen Bean | Jan 21, 2015 | The Business Mind
Originally posted – Jun 05, 2013 The absolute best time to improve yourself – and your habits – is the present. Why wait? Here’s a sobering thought: at this very moment, you’re the youngest you’ll ever be and the oldest you’ve ever been....
by Stephen Bean | Jan 21, 2015 | The Business Mind
Originally posted – Jul 16, 2014 I have often thought that, to gain market share, effective advertising is the name but cleverly pairing features and benefits is the game. Not only is this true, but I guess it’s poetic justice as well. There’s old...