Business Edge Radio with Mitche Graf

As we get older, we start to notice small changes in our ability to remember things, like where we left our wallet or keys, or names of important people, which can be detrimental when you are in the world of business. Here’s a few easy tips to keep your memory sharp at any age.

Maybe you own a Christmas card company, or a summer suntan lotion business…but that doesn’t mean you get to close your doors for the rest of year, does it? Here’s a few tips on ways that you can maximize sales during the other months of the year.

So, you’ve spent many years building the perfect business, but now you have decided it’s time to sell and to retire on a sunny beach in Mexico, or maybe start a new venture. Here’s a few quick tips on things to consider when selling your business.

Whether you currently own a business, or just have a million dollar idea that you are ready to introduce to the world, there’s a few simple tips for you to consider to keep your ducks in a row before you launch.

Having volatile personalities working around you can sometimes lead to uncomfortable situations. We all can get a little overheated from time to time, but in the business world today, it’s more important than ever to learn how to keep our anger and emotions in check. Here’s a few simple tips on ways you can keep your engine temperature nice and cool under tense situations.

Many a business deal has been struck over a lunchtime burger, a dinner of steak and lobster, or over cocktails at the local bar…but did you know that having that meeting at your house over a nice home-cooked meal can be much more productive? Here’s a few little tidbits about the benefits of serving up some of your home cooking for that important new client or future partner.

Having a sense of humor is very different than being funny. If asked, most people would tell you that they aren’t necessarily funny, but that they do have a good sense of humor. Nobody is born funny, it’s a developed set of skills and a mindset that comes with time, and experience. Here’s a few simple ways to make sure that you keep things light in a heavy world.

In today’s high-speed world, communication is more important than ever, and being a good listener instead of a talker can help you build relationships with customers or solve problems with a friend or partner.

So, how often do we tell people yes to something when we really mean NO? We all want to please everybody, but learning to say no is a big part of becoming more efficient at work, and at play. Here’s some simple tips on how to add the word NO to your vocabulary…

Did you know that the average typer can type around 40wpm, and that we spend an average of about 3 hours on a keyboard everyday? Here’s a few tips on how you can dramatically improve the speed of your typing, and free up some of your valuable time.

Do you ever feel like there just isn’t enough time in your day to get everything done? Here’s just a few quick tips on ways that you can conduct a time audit on yourself to find out where all your valuable time is going.

Trying to remember the names of people you meet at a networking event or convention can seem impossible…..but there are some little hacks that will make it much easier to recall someone’s name.

The colors you choose to represent your business can say a lot about what your marketing message is, and can play a significant role in your branding. Here’s some meanings for just a few colors.

Making a presentation to your peers at a convention, at an industry event, or for your local association can be daunting at best, and terrifying at worst. Here’s a few tips on how you can make sure your presentation goes swimmingly well.

Do you realize that if you were to read only 1 hour every day on a given subject, within 1 YEAR you would be one of the most knowledgeable experts in your field? With that in mind, here’s a few simple tips for why YOU should make time every day to read!

Do you begin your day off in a bad mood, with a big frown on your face…or do you wake up ready to rock and roll, full of energy?

Here’s a few simple tips on things YOU can do as part of your morning routine that will assure that you start every day with a bang.

We all have had those long days at the office when we sit behind a desk for hours on end, working on that report that our boss wants done by 5pm... and by the end of the day our back is sore, stiff and cranky. Here are few quick tips that will assure your back stays nice and healthy..

Back before the days of devices in just about every room, we all used to play family games, or go for a walk while listening to nature, or…just…talk! Today, it seems like we constantly have to have a device in our face, or we might miss that notification from Facebook telling us that Aunt Bettie liked your photo of a baby turtle. All of this time that we spend with our face in our device, had to come from somewhere, didn’t it? Something had to be given up so you could spend countless hours swiping through newsfeeds. Here’s a few quick pointers on ways that YOU can limit the amount of screen time that you get each day.

Hobby? I don’t have time for a hobby. I’m too busy working 60 hours a week, taking care of my family, and commuting an hour each way each day. Hobby, Shmobby.

What? You DON’T have millions of dollars set aside to brand your business like the big boys? Have no fear my friend! Here’s a few easy tips for branding your business, without breaking the bank.