To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art

To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art

If I had to sum up in a word what makes a good manager, I'd say decisiveness. You can use read more

If I had to sum up in a word what makes a good manager, I'd say decisiveness. You can use the fanciest computers to gather the numbers, but in the end you have to set a timetable and act.

Businesses are successful because someone makes the sacrifices others are unwilling to.

Businesses are successful because someone makes the sacrifices others are unwilling to.

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee. Light gains make
heavy purses. 'Tis good to be merry read more

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee. Light gains make
heavy purses. 'Tis good to be merry and wise.

My own business always bores me to death; I prefer other people's

My own business always bores me to death; I prefer other people's

The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says, 'Go!' -a leader says, 'Let's go!'.

The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says, 'Go!' -a leader says, 'Let's go!'.

They [corporations] feel neither shame, remorse, gratitude, nor
goodwill.

They [corporations] feel neither shame, remorse, gratitude, nor
goodwill.

You foolish man, you don't even know your own foolish business.
- Philip Dormer Stanhope, fourth Earl read more

You foolish man, you don't even know your own foolish business.
- Philip Dormer Stanhope, fourth Earl of Chesterfield,

In simplest terms, a leader is one who knows where he wants to go, and gets up, and goes.

In simplest terms, a leader is one who knows where he wants to go, and gets up, and goes.