Reading newspapers, magazines and books for information is as natural for me as breathing. But of course it is, I'm a member of the baby boomer generation and reading printed material was all we had available as a resource for a long time. When my thirteen year old...

Sometimes people laugh at first when I tell them the name of my business, Profitable Horseman. A few even ask if Profitable Horseman is an oxymoron. I smile and say nothing. And after a few uncomfortable seconds the other person will ask, "So how do you do it?" " Do...

Our barn has an automatic waterer-it's me. I automatically start refilling water buckets during chore times. Depending on a person's ambition level, a full bucket of water weighs between thirty five and forty pounds. Forty pounds isn't much of a lift for a guy six...

It's spring and in my part of the world and that means an abundance of water. Melted from ice and snow and delivered by relentless rains, water is everywhere. Motionless water is standing in low pastures, puddled in driveway potholes and trapped in my leaky rubber...

The Secret of how to deliver the best quality and service at the lowest prices: You can't. Yet, so many business owners try. I've tried, you've tried or maybe you are still trying. As an example, I've stayed in a lot of hotels. You probably have, too. They've ranged...

It's no secret the economy is in trouble and horse people are feeling the big chill, too. This seminar series will help you get clear on how to track your expenses, recognize and market the unique values you offer and move your boarding business toward better...

A while ago, procrastination had prevailed and I'd almost run out of checks, yet again. In a panic, I called 1-800-CHECKLADY for the reorder, not feeling compelled to search the internet for half an hour to find $1.98 in savings. Checklady (I suppose there are...

The week between Christmas and New Year's Eve is "Reflections Week" for me. There are pauses in the regular work schedule to tie up the loose ends of the year, relax a little and do some reflecting on what has happened in the past twelve months. When you reflect on...

Your parents, early mentors and former bosses probably influenced your position on cutting expenses in the home and in business more than anyone. It's certainly the case for me. As a result, when expressions like belt tightening, expense slashing and austerity are...

Our neighbors have an invisible fence for their dog. I'll bet you've heard of invisible fences, but you haven't seen one, have you? I've seen the components which are wire and transmitters, but it is impossible to see the finished product. I do see the result of the...