Helpful Business Articles by Blake and Mike DuBose

Conducting Successful Events, Workshops, and Conferences

Based on our experiences training more than 25,000 people and hosting hundreds of workshops, this article gives special tips on how to plan successful events from beginning to end. Read Article

Leading Effectively

What does leadership mean? Is it genetically embedded or ego-driven? Does it stem from a deep need to show off and obtain attention, an inclination to help and serve others, or a natural desire to chart a course for the future and recruit others to follow? Is it fueled by a need for power, a motivation to be great, a deep-seated need for security, or something that is inborn and inexplicable? Read Article

Success

What is "success?" — and better yet, how do you attain it and keep it? In this article, Blake and Mike define the characteristics of successful companies, explain how to succeed, and share tips on how to stay successful over time. They also lay out five core elements of success, which business owners of all types can benefit from applying to their own companies! Read Article

Selecting the Right Web Design Company

With so many Web design companies to choose from, how do you know which will best serve your company's needs? In this article, Blake and Mike DuBose describe key traits to look for when seeking a quality Web designer. Read Article

The Art of Building Successful Websites

Technology in our society is rapidly advancing, radically changing the way businesses must market their services or products. Running an ad in the local newspaper and obtaining significant results is becoming an unsuccessful, expensive strategy of the past. The Internet is now the source that consumers use to find the best, most reliable companies, products, and services they need at reasonable prices. Read Article

Making Good Business Decisions

A company's success can often hinge on its leader's ability to make rational, smart decisions that further the goals of the business. This article describes how to recognize problems before they occur, make the right choices when a decision must be made, and execute those actions once they have been chosen--vital tips for any business (or personal) decision-maker. Read Article

Creating a Good Business Culture

This document was written to describe and clarify the type of culture that we promote at our family of companies. It is written to address both new employees and current staff members alike. Defining our culture in this way is important because it helps everyone know what is expected of them and how to behave at work. Read Article

The Art of Effective Marketing

Marketing budgets are often one of the first areas cut by businesses facing financial troubles. However, it is in these times that marketing is more important than ever. In this article, Mike explains the need for marketing and advertising and describes his experiences with all forms of media. He also gives tips on how to use diversified marketing to draw customers--and thus profits--to your business. Read Article

Building a Fun Work Environment with Happy Employees

It’s no secret that happy employees work harder, smarter, more effectively, and more efficiently than unhappy employees. Happy employees also stay with the company longer. Conversely, employees who are dissatisfied with their jobs create an unhealthy, negative environment where the quality and quantity of work produced are subpar. In this article, Mike describes simple ways to create an environment that moves employee happiness (and companies themselves) to a higher level. Read Article

The Art of Execution — Getting Things Done - Inspired by Conversations with Larry Bossidy

You can have the best ideas in the world, but unless your business is able to execute promptly and effectively, you will never be able to get anything done! In this article, Mike shares insights on execution that came from his own experience and two days he spent with Larry Bossidy, the bestselling author of Execution. Learn how Mike and his staff enabled one of his businesses to execute better and get tips how you can help your business get things done Read Article