Norm Brodsky is a veteran entrepreneur who also writes The Morning Norm at Inc.com. His six businesses include a three-time Inc. 500 company. In December 1995 he began sharing his street-smart advice in a regular Inc. column co-authored with Inc. editor-at-large Bo Burlingham. In 2007 he wrote a real-time, blow-by-blow account of his attempt to sell his businesses. You can send Norm questions to address in future columns at brodsky13@aol.com.
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Whose Business is It, Anyway?
December 2008
It's yours! So don't apologize for setting aside your emotions and doing the right thing. |
What the Financial Crisis Means for You
November 2008
The rules of small-business banking have changed, and that's bad news for the economy. But there are ways to cope, and there may even be a silver lining. |
Secrets of a $110 Million Man
Octover 2008
There are no guarantees when it comes to running a business. But the best entrepreneurs I know. |
Falling in Love With Growth
September 2008
As everyone on the Inc. 500 knows, building a company can be exhilarating. Just don't forget what got you there. |
It Takes a Company
August 2008
If your best salesperson leaves, how do you make sure you don't lose your best customers, too? |
Ask Norm
July 2008
How do you know when it's time to sell -- and other questions from our columnist's readers. |
Get Lost
June 2008
Taking more vacations increased the value of my company. How cool is that? |
The Offer, Part 11
May 2008
I'll be over here if anyone wants me. |
The Offer, Part 10
April 2008
In which our columnist finally finds the pot at the end of the rainbow. |
The Simon Cowell of Sales
March 2008
Few things are more fun -- and productive -- than critiquing someone else's sales performance. |
"You Do What?"
February 2008
"I import dirt," he said. And if he can keep his focus, it just might work. |
Follow the Numbers
January 2008
It's the best way to spot problems before they become life-threatening. |
Street Smarts: Get Lost
June 2008
Taking more vacations increased the value of my company. How cool is that? |
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