I’m asked everyday to make a referral. As Director of the Small Business Development Center, I offer to help find resources that can fit the persons needs, and do not recommend any particular law firm, CPA, bank or whatever. However, the next question invariably is “who have you worked with?” And I always answer honestly. [...]
Ask Better Questions
Entrepreneurship isn't about you. It's about them.
Go ahead. Ask.
Ask better questions, and lots more of them. Ask your customers,your marketplace, your clients, your partners. Ask, and then shut up and listen. Do it often enough, and sincerely enough, and you'll learn everything you need to know to make all the right moves as an entrepreneur and business person.