What Will Your Business Do When…

From today’s headlines:   “WASHINGTON – The terrorist network Al-Qaida will likely leverage its contacts and capabilities in Iraq to mount an attack on U.S. soil, according to a new National Intelligence Estimate on threats to the United...

It’s the Cheap Stuff

People are funny. Okay, they’re not.   I follow several stocks. I read the message boards. No matter how badly a particular stock has performed, there are always those claiming to have made 20%, 30%, 50% and over 100% returns by being very patient. I...

The Most Important Order You’ll Ever Process

I’m going to keep this short so the point is not lost.   The most important order your business will EVER process is the first order from a new customer. The first-time buyer pays attention to details that your regulars overlook.   A lot of damage...

Cost of Improvement

As I hope you know by now, my business is business. I make suggestions and implement improvements that contribute to the profitability of businesses that hire me. I do it in a fun way that builds morale and profit. That’s why I call myself a sort of business...

What’s Important?

We deceive ourselves every day.   Does your time go to what FEELS important or what IS important?   Put another way, do you prioritize your schedule or schedule your priorities?   How do you determine what really is a priority? Weigh the consequences of...