By Daniel M. Murphy on 12/29/2008

What is one of the most over-rated abilities of a business owner?  Technical expertise.  That's right, the ability to do the technical work of the business...paint a bedroom, repair a toilet, move a household, care for the elderly, write an insurance policy, clean a home or office, remodel a room, etc.  Why is having the talent to do such technical tasks not that special?  Because millions of people can do those same technical tasks...some even better than you!  Being a successful and satisfied business...

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 12/25/2008

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours.  May you have a blessed, relaxing and enjoyable time with your family and friends. 

While Christmas is definitely NOT about the presents, this business coaching blog will be.  As a business coach, I learn a great deal from my kids.  They teach me much about life, business, and how to keep things simple.  For example, every year, around October and November, my two kids become goal-seeking machines. I'm certain yours do too.  My kids become very explicit about what they would like to find under the Christmas tree from their parents and Santa. They do a wonderful job of expressing, both in their spoken and written words, exactly what they desire and hope for.  Trust me, there is a real level of specificity in their goals.  They even clip out newspaper ads with the exact present they want (manufacturer, model, color, size, etc.) so they can show us or they take us to specific websites on our home computer so we can truly experience their "wish list". ...

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 12/22/2008

Today's business coaching blog is dedicated to the dreadful disease of micro-management...that all too common condition where a business owner mistakenly thinks he/she needs to do everything in a business.  That disease may not kill you but it will surely exhaust you on a perpetual basis and have you become a prisoner to your business.  As your virtual business coach, I am here to say that doesn't need to be the case and there is a cure.

Some quick Growth Coach reminders...as a strategic business...

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 12/18/2008

My 10-year old son Matthew and I love going to the zoo together.  A recent visit inspired this business coaching blog.  You see, Matthew loves taking pictures of the largest animals...the polar bears, lions, gorillas, giraffes, and yes, the elephants.  You can't ignore, deny or dismiss these massive and beautiful animals.  However, that's exactly what business owners very often do.  They don't see the big elephant standing right next to them! 

As a business owner, what is the one BIG THING...

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