I recently spoke with a B2B publishing expert. Her predicament is similar to the challenge facing some VARs and solutions providers: She knows her industry cold, as well as the suppliers and the entire value chain. But she asks a good question: so what? Are the skills relevant to the future economy? Let’s be conservative and say no. But her knowledge can be turned into something very valuable. If I were coaching this person, I’d ask her to consider these suggestions:
How to Reinvent Yourself In 2009
Are You Charging Enough for Managed Services?
Recently, I was updating my contact database and asked my newsletter recipients to answer a question along with giving me their mailing info. The question was, “What is the biggest challenge you faced when making (or thinking about) the transition from being an executive to being an entrepreneur?”
A CFO’s Advice to Entrepreneurs
I was introduced to B2Bcfo.com’s Keith Simmons (pictured) by my CPA. I don’t often get together for a cup of coffee with a stranger, but because my accountant is someone I really trust, I decided to do it. We had no particular agenda except to see if there might be some common interests, and indeed there were. Keith is a partner in a fascinating business that helps small firms have access to expert chief financial officers on a temporary basis. His focus is Long Island and the New York metro area, but his company has partners nationwide.
MSPmentor Live: Podcast 004, Featuring Executive Coach Mitch York
Welcome to MSPmentor Live: Podcast edition.
- Episode #: 004 (May 1, 2008)
- Featured Guest: Executive Coach Mitch York, from “Executive-to-Entrepreneur Coaching” (www.e2ecoaching.com).
- Topics Covered: Do you have what it takes to launch your own business? What type of issues related to cash, family, and personal priorities should you consider? Executive Coach Mitch York provides some answers.
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