Comments for Ethical Business Builder's Weblog http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com Blog about ethically buying, building, and selling businesses. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:58:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Business Valuation 2 - EBIDTA can eat my shorts… by My best investment ever! « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/02/29/business-valuation-2-ebidta-can-eat-my-shorts/#comment-59 My best investment ever! « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:38:38 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-59 [...] mind, you better spend time educating yourself on EBITDA and Free Cashflow calculations. EBITDA, as I’ve pointed out, is a bit of a farce, however Free Cashflow times some arbitrary multiplier is more [...] [...] mind, you better spend time educating yourself on EBITDA and Free Cashflow calculations. EBITDA, as I’ve pointed out, is a bit of a farce, however Free Cashflow times some arbitrary multiplier is more [...]

]]> Comment on Your company has a culture. Did you choose it? by How to minimize the impact of hiring new people on your office… « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/03/12/your-company-has-a-culture-did-you-choose-it/#comment-58 How to minimize the impact of hiring new people on your office… « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:32:44 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-58 [...] worth mentioning that our “14 Points of Culture” (yeah, I added 2 more points since my blog on the topic) are introduced very early in the recruitment process. As soon as I determine that the recruit [...] [...] worth mentioning that our “14 Points of Culture” (yeah, I added 2 more points since my blog on the topic) are introduced very early in the recruitment process. As soon as I determine that the recruit [...]

]]> Comment on Leadership - What would someone pay to learn from you??? by The basics of NLP for your business « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/05/22/leadership-what-would-someone-pay-to-learn-from-you/#comment-57 The basics of NLP for your business « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:08:27 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=35#comment-57 [...] Keep in mind that learning NLP is something that can help someone not only at work, but also in their personal life. If you’re able to help someone indirectly communicate better with their spouse, children, or friends imagine how much more they’ll enjoy working with you? Remember that a great leader should be able to lead so well that his teammates would be willing to pay to learn fr... [...] [...] Keep in mind that learning NLP is something that can help someone not only at work, but also in their personal life. If you’re able to help someone indirectly communicate better with their spouse, children, or friends imagine how much more they’ll enjoy working with you? Remember that a great leader should be able to lead so well that his teammates would be willing to pay to learn fr… [...]

]]> Comment on Work the system - the WHOLE system by James http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/07/13/work-the-system-the-whole-system/#comment-56 James Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:40:01 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=48#comment-56 Bryan Good review on the book...The PTO is a system that I would like to bring into our business also..I agree that about 85% of the book seems repetitive...it is the basis for teaching someone the idea of placing systems into your life and business..good for folks who have not been introduced formally to the idea. I most like you comment referencing when we are about 50 or so I think you and i both will be wanting to spend most of our time on our bikes in the mountains!...Good stuff Bryan
Good review on the book…The PTO is a system that I would like to bring into our business also..I agree that about 85% of the book seems repetitive…it is the basis for teaching someone the idea of placing systems into your life and business..good for folks who have not been introduced formally to the idea. I most like you comment referencing when we are about 50 or so I think you and i both will be wanting to spend most of our time on our bikes in the mountains!…Good stuff

]]> Comment on The best 6 books to teach you how to generate wealth… by Work the system - the WHOLE system « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/02/08/the-best-6-books-to-teach-you-how-to-generate-wealth/#comment-55 Work the system - the WHOLE system « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:19:44 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-55 [...] the read and a decent book so check it out but only after you read the other 5 books on my list of books that make you wealthy so that you have a picture of the WHOLE system that a business owner [...] [...] the read and a decent book so check it out but only after you read the other 5 books on my list of books that make you wealthy so that you have a picture of the WHOLE system that a business owner [...]

]]> Comment on The 3 basic leaders every business needs… by ethicalbusinessbuilder http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/06/27/the-3-basic-leaders-every-business-needs/#comment-54 ethicalbusinessbuilder Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:09:17 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-54 If you're still not sure if you have what it takes to leave your cushy job in corporate America and help me grow small businesses then I recommend you read the following 2 books. It'll give you a better idea of where I'm coming from. :-) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/007146672X?ie=UTF8&tag=ethibusibuil-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=007146672X" rel="nofollow">The Business Coach</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887307280?ie=UTF8&tag=ethibusibuil-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0887307280" rel="nofollow">The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It</a> If you’re still not sure if you have what it takes to leave your cushy job in corporate America and help me grow small businesses then I recommend you read the following 2 books. It’ll give you a better idea of where I’m coming from. :-)

The Business Coach

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It

]]> Comment on Your company has a culture. Did you choose it? by The toughest thing in business??? Working for me? :-) « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/03/12/your-company-has-a-culture-did-you-choose-it/#comment-50 The toughest thing in business??? Working for me? :-) « Ethical Business Builder’s Weblog Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:11:23 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-50 [...] work with me, the most important things are strong moral ethics (reference my Points of Culture), passion, communication skills, and intelligence. If you have those, experience, education, [...] [...] work with me, the most important things are strong moral ethics (reference my Points of Culture), passion, communication skills, and intelligence. If you have those, experience, education, [...]

]]> Comment on Why I decided to buy my first new cell phone of this millenium… by ethicalbusinessbuilder http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/06/17/why-i-decided-to-buy-my-first-new-cell-phone-of-this-millenium/#comment-49 ethicalbusinessbuilder Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:43:11 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-49 Bill - thanks for the compliments. It seems that everyday I have a new book to reference and a new idea to write about so the encouragement definitely helps me keep on task. lol As far as other blogs, I am CONSTANTLY looking for valuable material and I don't really follow any blogs regularly. However I do signup for mailing lists all the time for 2 reasons. 1. To learn from someone with specialized knowledge about a certain topic for free. :-) 2. To learn about how they market their own books, ideas, information, etc. Right now I'm subscribed to Marketing/Business email lists belonging to Perry Marshall, Jim Edwards, Yanik Silver, Drew Miles, and David Gass. I'd say Perry Marshall probably has the best material out of those. James - I've basically replaced my notebook with my Blackberry Notes and Task list. lol And as you suggested I've picked up "Work the System" in paperback since its not available on the Kindle :-(. We'll have to discuss it once I get a chance to read it. :-) Bill - thanks for the compliments. It seems that everyday I have a new book to reference and a new idea to write about so the encouragement definitely helps me keep on task. lol As far as other blogs, I am CONSTANTLY looking for valuable material and I don’t really follow any blogs regularly. However I do signup for mailing lists all the time for 2 reasons.
1. To learn from someone with specialized knowledge about a certain topic for free. :-)
2. To learn about how they market their own books, ideas, information, etc.

Right now I’m subscribed to Marketing/Business email lists belonging to Perry Marshall, Jim Edwards, Yanik Silver, Drew Miles, and David Gass. I’d say Perry Marshall probably has the best material out of those.

James - I’ve basically replaced my notebook with my Blackberry Notes and Task list. lol And as you suggested I’ve picked up “Work the System” in paperback since its not available on the Kindle :-(. We’ll have to discuss it once I get a chance to read it. :-)

]]> Comment on Why I decided to buy my first new cell phone of this millenium… by James http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/06/17/why-i-decided-to-buy-my-first-new-cell-phone-of-this-millenium/#comment-48 James Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:22:39 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-48 Brian... Well written as usual...I agree that we must leverage technology to provide us the "Freedom" that we all are working for..I recently finished reading Sam Carpenters book "Work the System"..he uses 3 devices to keep his life efficient and streamlines...the first one is a digital voice recorder that he keeps with him at ALL times to capture any passing thoughts, goals, ideas as they race in and out of his head during a days time...he then set aside a few minutes at the beginning of his day to scribe what is recorded to his outlook task or where necessary...This way he explains it allows him the freedom to capture each idea and then allow him the freedom to move on with his day..A great system that keeps him mobile and efficient. I know you have told me that you always carry a small notepad to do this type of thing..I am sure your blackberry has a recorder on it..anyway keep the good stuff rolling out..Hope your having a great week.. I need to get me a Amazon Kindle! James Brian…
Well written as usual…I agree that we must leverage technology to provide us the “Freedom” that we all are working for..I recently finished reading Sam Carpenters book “Work the System”..he uses 3 devices to keep his life efficient and streamlines…the first one is a digital voice recorder that he keeps with him at ALL times to capture any passing thoughts, goals, ideas as they race in and out of his head during a days time…he then set aside a few minutes at the beginning of his day to scribe what is recorded to his outlook task or where necessary…This way he explains it allows him the freedom to capture each idea and then allow him the freedom to move on with his day..A great system that keeps him mobile and efficient. I know you have told me that you always carry a small notepad to do this type of thing..I am sure your blackberry has a recorder on it..anyway keep the good stuff rolling out..Hope your having a great week..

I need to get me a Amazon Kindle!
James

]]> Comment on Never pay someone an hourly wage! by ethicalbusinessbuilder http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.com/2008/05/26/never-pay-someone-an-hourly-wage/#comment-47 ethicalbusinessbuilder Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:11:22 +0000 http://ethicalbusinessbuilder.wordpress.com/?p=36#comment-47 Another benefit I just learned from my insurance agent. Apparently workman's compensation is only based on hourly, salary, and overtime wages. Bonuses and commissions are not included in the worker's compensation calculation. In other words, if you pay bonuses and commissions instead of hourly your worker's comp insurance will be much cheaper. ;-) Another benefit I just learned from my insurance agent. Apparently workman’s compensation is only based on hourly, salary, and overtime wages. Bonuses and commissions are not included in the worker’s compensation calculation. In other words, if you pay bonuses and commissions instead of hourly your worker’s comp insurance will be much cheaper. ;-)

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