Posts by Create the Movement Developer
10 Most Popular Small Business Blog Topics
I write blog posts for small businesses in an effort to help and educate small business owners. I have about 80 writings on my blog. Below are the 10 most popular small business blog topics from my blog. I have grouped them by general category. Retirement Planning and Investing These are the only two posts…
Read MoreTakeaways from the Book “Lessons from the Lemonade Stand”
Lessons from the Lemonade Stand was written by Kris Reynolds of Tulsa, OK. He offers wonderful lessons for those considering starting a business as well as existing business owners and entrepreneurs. To support his lessons, Kris uses stories from childhood through adulthood. He is currently the owner of Arrowhead Consulting. There are many stories about…
Read MoreWhy Have a Small Business Retirement Plan?
There are many benefits from small business retirement planning. Retirement planning can leverage your years of hard work. There are plans and benefits for those that are solopreneurs and those that have employees. An issue that I see with some small business owners is the idea that the owner will eventually sell their business and…
Read MoreHow Small Business Owners Can Manage Stress and Anxiety
Small business ownership can definitely be stressful, so don’t feel like you are alone. Dealing with customers, employees, regulations, inflation, finances and even family can cause stress and anxiety. Here are some methods to manage the stress and anxiety. Choose the ones the work best for you. Background I am a small business owner. I…
Read MoreTakeaways from the Book “The Scout Mindset”
The Scout Mindset has some excellent thoughts for business leaders that want to improve their business relationships and decision-making processes. The book was written by Julia Galef, host of the podcast Rationally Speaking. Julia discusses business and social issues. Most of all, she tackles thought processes, motivations, reasoning and assumptions in regards to how we…
Read MoreTakeaways from the Book ALIEN Thinking
ALIEN Thinking was written by Cyril Bouquet, Jean-Louis Barsoux and Michael Wade. These folks are professors at IMD Business School based in Switzerland and Singapore. Their research revealed that innovators and inventors exhibit five patterns of thinking. These patterns of thinking are not a linear process, but all are explored before an idea reaches full…
Read MoreSmall Business Crisis Management
A Story About Surviving a Small Business Crisis This small business crisis story comes from my days of owning a manufacturing company that was heavily reliant on the energy sector for its business. The price of oil plunged below $20/bbl in 1998 causing great stress on my business. It was not an easy process to…
Read MoreHow to Size Up Your Business
How to Size Up Your Business and Determine a Path Forward How has business been going for you? If business has not been going too well, perhaps it is time to size up your business and determine a path forward. The first step is to have a detailed look at your current situation. To do…
Read MoreSWE Presentation
Greg Conder Presenting on Creativity and Innovation – January 23, 2020 In association with the Tulsa Society of Women Engineers, Greg Conder will deliver a 1-hour presentation on a system for creativity and innovation. The presentation is open to all. This is a free event. Date: Thursday, 1/23/20 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location:…
Read MoreChristmas 2019
Merry Christmas 2019 Merry Christmas from Conder Business Solutions! I hope you had a great year. This is a good time of year to take a break and reflect. Business has been good for me this year, but Christmas is a time to reflect on giving. I do enjoy working with smaller businesses. One of…
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