Business Tips by Chris Reich
Tips from growing a business to dealing with disputesWhy Your Business Does Not Need 6-Sigma or LEAN
I have seen 6 Sigma implementations attempted at a few businesses and must say it's not a magic pill, silver bullet or golden goose. GE made 6 Sigma famous as the latest and greatest "innovation" to take businesses to "world-class" standards. If you haven't heard of...
Thank You for Pointing Out My Error
Don't you just it love when you spend hours and countless hours or a pile of money building your website only to have some know-it-all take the time to write an email pointing out a spelling error?!!!You should.In fact, that person should be given the velvet rope...
Could Your Business Be Doing Better?
There are businesses doing incredible things with solar energy. I saw very well-run businesses making a difference and a profit.
Great Presentation Tip
This is a very important business presentation tip. If you want more impact, this tip will help.
Is There a Goal?
I’m seeing a lot of business activities, expensive activities, with undefined goals. Goals are not discussed.
An Idea is Not a Business Plan
When you have something you want to achieve, make a plan. Remember that your idea or list of ideas is not a plan.
Learn Something New Today
Here's one of the most important tips you'll ever receive. Only a small fraction will do it. Maybe 1% of those who read this. Maybe fewer.Look at what you are good at or perhaps even just average. Now, immediately go to work on getting better at those things. Read,...
Labor Is Not to Blame
NOTE: I wrote this in 2011. If anything, the situation is even worse today. As we head into Labor Day, let me ask that we stop blaming the working people for all the woes of business.I'm sick of handing over our manufacturing base to China because our...
The Best Worst Meeting?
Think about this: a meeting that goes to total agreement could very well indicate a serious problem. A meeting with lots of disagreement just might reflect a very healthy environment.
What Employees Really Want
Time to Stop Improving
Common sense trumps graphs and charts. Don’t pay consultants for data. If you have the resources, buy education. Education will spark innovation. Improvement should be a by-product of constant innovation.
Why We Should Not All Get Along
The question was asked by the poet years ago, "can't we all get along?" Should we make that a goal in business? I am not sure it's always a good idea. Of course, we won't have affection for everyone we work with. There will be times when oil and water...bad...
This Should Make You Squirm
What's that? Squirm? Yes indeed. If this doesn't make you very uneasy something is wrong. Innovation. That's right. When we hear a new idea we expect that 'ah ha' moment. We expect the new idea to 'resonate' or feel right. If it doesn't feel good, something must...
In Defeat…
If your business is not producing the sales desired, don’t waste money on expensive advertising. Fix this and business will take off. What is it? Your offer.
Save Your Money and Your Reputation
I've long preached that this is not only a waste of time---and time is money---but a waste of hard cash as well. What? Social media. Here's the pitch. You must participate in social media. Social media can do wonders for your business. Social...
I Guess This Is Going to Happen Unless…
Well, news is out that the U.S. did something it hasn't done for a while. What it did isn't good. What it did surprised even the most pessimistic predictions. What is it? The economy shrunk. That's right, shrunk. Read about it here. Here's my prediction....
Boost Business for Summer Doing These Things
OK, as we wrap up May, we launch into the summer season. There is a distinct change in business. What are you doing to adjust? I recommend: Update your website (nothing makes a business look more flaky than a copyright that's 5 years old or a link to nowhere....
Doing This Wrong Carries a Huge Price
If this is worth your time, I'd really like to hear from you. Thanks. Chris Reich, TeachU (Chris@TeachU.com)