Can you plan ahead and prepare your rebuttal in advance? You would certainly think you could; setting the presidential candidacy – and the debacle of a debate – aside for a moment. Are you prepared for any argument that may Read More …
Every once in a while, we all need reminders. We aren’t the first person to do this. We aren’t the last person to do this. We are older than we were when we did it last. We didn’t know how Read More …
Nothing is better than renewed efforts put forth by people who had given up or lost focus. It can be in the form of effort, or investment, which requires effort – so that counts, too. We are “back to fall” Read More …
Sometimes, the best way to learn the town’s scuttlebutt is to go to the local business owner’s office. In a meeting today, all we had to ask was “So, whats the deal with…” All the answers came out. The answer Read More …
Isnt it true that once you hit a milestone, that you start to think about – or the people around you start to ask – what’s next? What is all the pressure to do the next thing? Why is it Read More …
Companies, and owners of companies, who want to grow should have a team of people working with them whose experience varies. In no particular order, okay, maybe my least favorite can go first…finance, design, R&D – or maybe you call Read More …
It is easy to see someone who can’t stand annoying customers. They get so visibly frustrated, short, snippy, obnoxious or indifferent, that it really “isn’t funny”. They need to put on their poker face, smile, laugh and go with the Read More …
There are so many great road warrior stories that could (and should) be shared. Some of my road side observations make me wonder: “What were they thinking?” or, even an incredulous: “Do you know your customers?” Maybe Miller Truck Leasing, Read More …
Summer ends – by most measurements – on Labor Day. Even if it isn’t the last official day of the summer season, with school starting, and the pool closing, it seems like it is. We made a point to visit Read More …
It’s kinda nice to find a holiday sale…but what holiday doesn’t have a sale? Well, it just depends on what you want. If it’s sheets, electronics, large household appliances, or buns for hot dogs, you can probably find them on Read More …