Don't let ups and downs leave you down and out.

One sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.

You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and yours may be in the hands of the receptionist.

In a climate of tight budgets, reduced workforces and stiff competition, internal training can be a great substitute for costly offsite workshops and conferences.

You're a lot better off being scared than being bored.

All success is, really, is having a predetermined plan and carrying it out successfully over a long period of time.

Don't equate activity with efficiency. You are paying your key people to see the big picture. Don't let them get bogged down in a lot of meaningless meetings and paper shuffling. Announce a Friday afternoon off once in a while. Cancel a Monday morning meeting or two. Tell the cast of characters you'd like them to spend the amount of time normally spent preparing for attending the meeting at their desks, simply thinking about an original idea.