By Daniel M. Murphy on 6/25/2009

My wife recently got a GPS (global positioning system) for her vehicle.  She and my kids do lots of driving to new destinations for volleyball and baseball tournaments.  No sense getting lost and wasting time.  And since I am directionally-challenged and no real help when it comes to driving, a GPS was a good investment.

As most of you are aware, a GPS instrument is a pretty amazing and affordable piece of technology. You always have a clear destination, specific directions to get there, and...

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 6/18/2009

The Growth Coach has been on Twitter for the last month or so and providing lots of resources and business coaching insights to small business owners and professionals.  Again, our mission is to help entrepreneurs work less, earn more, and enjoy richer and fuller lives...as well as increase the value and future saleability of their business.  Twitter is one social media venue we found that allows us to effectively and easily touch the lives of many entrepreneurs at the same time and help educate them about business management, business improvement, business coaching, The Growth Coach, and how to locate our certified business coaches.

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 6/11/2009

Last week, I parked my vehicle on a steep incline and had to set the parking brake...a rare occurrence.  Upon returning to my vehicle, like a fool, I forgot to disengage the brake and pulled out down the hill.  Since I only partially set the brake, the vehicle did move forward but very slowly and awkwardly.  At first, I did not know what was holding back the vehicle.  I gave it some more gas but the vehicle was still hesitant and somewhat unresponsive...the vehicle and I were still being held back....

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 6/4/2009

Business ownership is as much emotional management as business management.  Owning and running a business can be like a roller coaster ride of emotions IF you don't learn emotional management and don't occasionally escape from your business.  You need to take care of yourself...body, mind, and soul.

Right now, however, especially during these economic challenges, many owners are feeling overworked and overwhelmed.  The "business ownership ride" is a bit scary.  As such, business owners are...

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