by Chris Reich | Sep 3, 2012 | Fun at Work
Has it stopped being fun at work? When that happens it is a lot more serious than managers/owners realize. It’s a dangerous condition that leads to lower production, morale issues, quality issues, customer issues and a talent drain.So, you still don’t care...
by Chris Reich | Aug 5, 2012 | General Business
Sunk costs. During a slow down, many businesses will cling to sunk costs and refuse to see the wisdom of bailing water! A sunk cost is money spent—it’s gone, it’s sunk into something. Let’s say you get the idea that red baseball caps are sure...
by Chris Reich | Aug 2, 2012 | General Business
An SEO firm called me today. I personally do not like SEO firms. Most use underhanded tricks to give a business a short-lived boost in search rankings. Some are okay. This firm “guaranteed” that they would get me more business for less advertising cost....
by Chris Reich | Jun 19, 2012 | General Business
There is a dangerous assumption that most people make in business negotiations or transactions. This false assumption often leads to poor, sometimes disastrous, outcomes. What is it?Let’s start by defining “transaction”. As I use the word transaction...
by Chris Reich | Jun 19, 2012 | General Business
I saw this post from a friend and really liked it so I’m passing it on…. “Getting a quick “out of the blue” call this morning to be told some really kind things was such a nice gesture 🙂 It only takes a few minutes to reach out to others...