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Mike Periu discussed: Financial concerns of Hispanics, and why life insurance sales in this market may be coming up short on The Wealth Channel
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Financial expert Mike Periu appeared on The Wealth Channel.  Mike is a regular contributor to The Wealth Channel. This time he presented:  [...]

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About a year ago I made a conscious decision to improve my response time. My inbox was filling up with anywhere from 12 to 20 e-mails per hour and my voicemail was filling up regularly, as I don’t answer the phone while in meetings out of consideration to my fellow participants.
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Don’t Fall In Love With Your Business

by Mike Periu on January 2, 2012

in Small business

People can do foolish things in the name of love and entrepreneurs are not immune to making this mistake. The object of affection doesn’t have to be a spouse; it can be that other loved one in our lives known as the “business idea.” Loving a business to death is more common than [...]

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3 Small Business New Year’s Wishes

The new year is just around the corner and I couldn’t be happier to bid farewell to 2011. It wasn’t an easy year for businesses—big or small—and its departure won’t be missed by anyone who tried to grow revenues and turn a profit this year. As I get my business ready for 2012, [...]

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2012 Financial Forecast – Strategies for Small Business to Prosper

Mike will be giving a presentation at the CHA Conference

S117- General Session
Monday, January 30, 2012
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Room: 207AB
Who Should Attend: All Member Attendees
Many small business owners in the art and craft industries have felt the impact of the weak economy. Some economists even indicate the Recession never ended. But what [...]

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The Myth: Taking Time Off During The Holidays

Every year, studies show that Americans are overworked compared to our European counterparts. U.S. workers average just 13 days’ vacation a year, according to a recent study by Expedia. Some European countries enjoy three times as many days off. During the holiday season, this difference between U.S. and European workers widens.
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How To Deal With Competing Priorities

Dealing with competing priorities is an integral part of being an entrepreneur. Every day we face battles where we have to choose between pricing and quality, family time and business progress and between current profits and future success. We all know it’s impossible to please everyone all of the time.
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The Grinch That Ruined The Payroll-Tax Holiday

It looks like politicians on both sides of the aisle have forgotten to add a little Christmas cheer to their end-of-year work schedule. Business owners and employees have anxiously awaited legislative confirmation that the current payroll-tax holiday would extend into next year. Both Democrats and Republicans agree that a continuation of [...]

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Get Your Financials Investor-Ready

As 2011 ends, I’d like to make an appeal that will help aspiring entrepreneurs make money. Get your financial model in investor-ready shape before sending it to potential investors.  I recently met with a newly minted entrepreneur who left a successful corporate career to launch a company that he believes will disrupt [...]

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Why You Should Add A Stress Test To Your 2012 Plan

As the year begins to wind down, many companies are putting the finishing touches on their financial and operations plans for 2012. Regardless of how far along you’ve gotten in your planning, you should consider adding a stress test if you haven’t done so already.
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