Green weenieThe disgusting term that started my word quest. When I first heard "green weenie," I realized there was another language being spoken in the business world with mysterious words and acronyms, some funny ha-ha, some funny weird, some just wacky, some with hidden meanings and some downright offensive. Imagine what a weenie must look like when it is left in a refrigerator (which is unplugged) and forgotten for six months. A green weenie in business wheeling and dealing lingo is an unpleasant surprise discovered belatedly as part of a transaction or deal. If you discover at the end of your negotiations with a distributor that your would-be supplier was in bankruptcy a year ago, that's a green weenie. If, during your due diligence, you discover that the receivables are much older than expected or that the revenues are recognized on an accounting basis that is unacceptable to the IRS, those are green weenies. The image calls to mind something that would likely cause food poisoning. Green Weenie is also the nickname of a Pittsburgh Pirates magic charm icon used to put hexes on opposing teams.
Green weenie
an illustration by Gahan Wilson from Ron's Book "Green Weenies and Due Diligence"
Small Business Mentor
Small Business Mentor: Why You Should Have One
More than half of all small businesses fail within their first four years of operation. Having a mentor who has succeeded in building small businesses for many years dramatically improves the chances of sustained profits.
A small business mentor offers support and wisdom. An excellent small business mentor needs to have years of business experience, the communication skills to share principles of success, and the passion to aid other businesspeople in reaching their potential.
Mr. Mission Possible has over 30-years' worth of small business experience. His wisdom, insight, and personal success make him an excellent small business mentor.
Small Business Mentoring: How Ron Sturgeon Can Help You Succeed
Like many other small business owners, Ron Sturgeon loves the thrill of translating a business idea into a thriving enterprise. Years of experience have taught him a great deal about how to attract customers profitably, manage expenses, and succeed in a competitive marketplace.
At the age of 17, Ron Sturgeon started his first business. With a $2000 inheritance, a pre-owned Volkswagen, and the gumption to bootstrap, he created a successful auto repair business. From there, he founded an auto salvage business, which grew into one of the largest in the Southeastern United States before it was eventually purchased by Ford Motor Company.
Now a successful author, owner of several local businesses, and popular business keynote speaker, Ron wants to help you make your small business a success by being your small business mentor. He is the author of Salvaging More Millions from Your Small Business, a guide for entrepreneurs now in its second edition.
As your small business mentor, Ron will share his wisdom and experience. He'll show you how to change the way you look at problems, how you can create possibilities from challenges and turn tap the markets that will make your business grow.
Hiring Mr. Mission Possible as Your Small Business Mentor
To talk with Ron about becoming your mentor, email him or call (817) 834-3625 today. Put his experience to work helping your small business grow.