John Sterling, Author at UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL

Buy and build is a shortcut: Tips for Noobs with John Sterling

Buy-and then-build isn’t compromise — it’s a shortcut.

Building a personal brand will open doors: Tips for Noobs with John Sterling

Building a personal online brand isn’t all about slick logos, perfect posts or expensive marketing agencies.

AI for the rest of us: Tips for Noobs

Here are three practical ideas to bridge the gap from fascination to implementation.

Three steps to the next ‘good-sized’ thing: Tips for Noobs with John Sterling

Finding your big opportunity boils down to focusing on your core area, keeping up with the data and trends, and testing.

Five essential steps to drive sales: Tips for Noobs with John Sterling

By focusing on recruiting, training, pricing, controlling discounting and activity tracking, owners can create a framework for revenue growth.

Curate your time with intention: Tips for Noobs

Here’s the truth: If you want a great day, you’ve got to design it like you’re back at camp, curating your hours with intention.

The power of a digital detox: Tips for Noobs

I was walking down the street looking down at my phone screen the other day when I noticed across the street some knucklehead walking down the street looking at his…

Tips for Noobs: Can’t we all just get along?

A happy workplace begins with trust, and trust is built through open communication.

Tips for Noobs: Buying existing businesses offers advantage over startups

Purchasing a business offers a faster, safer and more reliable path to success.

Escape entrenched routines in a new year: Tips for Noobs

So, how can we transform “Happy New Year” into something more than just a catchy phrase?