What do you want your business to do? Make money, of course. To pay for people and supplies, to be able to grow. Votes: 1
When you get married and have children, and you start having hits and success and your business starts growing, there's less and less time for songwriting. Votes: 1
You can't strengthen the ranks of your middle class, you can't strengthen and grow the ranks of your businesses and family-owned businesses, unless you are fiscally responsible. Votes: 1
Pessimism doesn't grow your business or even maintain the status quo. The pessimists on your staff make the job harder for everyone around them. They make difficulties out of opportunities. Votes: 1
Learn as many mistakes and what not to do while your business or product is small. Don't be in such a hurry to grow your brand. Make sure that you and the market can sustain any bumps that may occur down the road. Votes: 1
When you watch the sitcoms that were the big hits when I was growing up, TV was still just TV. It was allowed to just be TV. There were three channels that were competing for the whole family and you couldn't take your business elsewhere. Votes: 1
You have to respect your parents. They are giving you an at-bat. If you're an entrepreneur and go into the family business, you want to grow fast. Patience is important. But respect the other party... My dad and I pulled it off because we really respect each other. Votes: 1
When you are buying companies, everyone in the company feels very good. Their chests are puffed out. At Blackstone, I used to tell people that there is nothing more fun than buying a company with somebody else's money. The business is growing, which creates more opportunity for your employees. Votes: 1
Know your margins; then focus on growing the business. Votes: 0
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Votes: 7 Thomas A. Edison
One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. Votes: 4 Carl Jung
Your mind is nirvana. Votes: 4 Bodhidharma