Tag Archives: new business

Will Small Business Win in the End?

Posted on October 11, 2015 by John F. Dini

A few weeks ago Schumpeter, the nom de plume for each current author of the business op-ed column in The Economist, postulated the decline and fall of the Western Corporation. Could small business be the little furry mammals of the 21st … Continue Reading →

Posted in Business Perspectives, Economic Trends, Leadership, Politics and Regulation, Strategy and Planning | Tagged business, business ownership, business planning, business strategy, China, economy, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, international relations, management, media, new business, politics, public relations, small business, small business advice, trade | 4 Comments

Minimum Wage and the Middle Class

Posted on August 2, 2015 by John F. Dini

“Amongst the novel objects that attracted my attention during my stay in the United States, nothing struck me more forcibly than the general equality of conditions.” – Alexis De Tocqueville (Democracy in America, 1831) Americans have always considered themselves “middle … Continue Reading →

Posted in Economic Trends, Entrepreneurship, Managing Employees, Politics and Regulation, Strategy and Planning, Technology | Tagged Ayn Rand, business, business ownership, business planning, business strategy, economy, employee performance, employees, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, health care costs, health care reform, hiring, management, media, new business, politics, small business, small business advice, startups, trade | 1 Comment

Ageing Boomer Entrepreneurs: Fearful or Smart?

Posted on July 19, 2015 by John F. Dini

Do we become more cautious with age? Startups are usually associated with younger entrepreneurs. By the time they reach their 50s or 60s business owners tend to tackle fewer big new ideas. Those that do tend to be successful enough that they … Continue Reading →

Posted in Building Value, Business Perspectives, Economic Trends, Entrepreneurship, Exit Planning, Exit Strategies, Life After, Strategy and Planning | Tagged Baby Boomers, Boomer Bust, business ownership, business planning, business strategy, economy, employees, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, exit planning, exit strategies, leadership, management, new business, small business, small business advice, startups | 1 Comment

Marketing for Trust

Posted on May 10, 2015 by John F. Dini

Why are car dealer commercials so crappy? I’m not talking about the manufacturers’ ads. Those cost millions and have big-name professional spokespeople. The regional marketing association ads aren’t quite as flashy, but Ford Truck Month or End of Year sales for the … Continue Reading →

Posted in Customer Relations, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Sales | Tagged business ownership, business planning, entrepreneurship, marketing, media, new business, sales, sales management, small business, small business advice | 3 Comments

A Tiered Minimum Wage for Small Business

Posted on September 15, 2013 by John F. Dini

Recent strikes by employees of McDonalds and Wal-Mart demanding a higher minimum wage have gained headlines on all the news feeds. The strikers claim that they can’t live on the Federally mandated $7.25 an hour. The California legislature recently voted … Continue Reading →

Posted in Business Perspectives, Economic Trends, Incentives, John's Opinions, Managing Employees, Politics and Regulation | Tagged economy, employee performance, employees, new business, politics, small business advice | 2 Comments

Can Startup America revive US small business?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by John F. Dini

A couple of weeks ago in my opinion blog “Awake at 3 o’clock” I pointed out that politicians pronouncing small business owners as the saviors of the economy is a misplaced strategy. (“SMB isn’t the cure for the economy“) Most SMB … Continue Reading →

Posted in Business Perspectives, Entrepreneurship, John's Opinions, Politics and Regulation | Tagged new business, startups | 1 Comment