Business Tips by Chris Reich
Tips from growing a business to dealing with disputesDaddy, what’s a service station?
It's 2 cents cheaper across the street.Ever wonder why us old-timers call gas stations, "service stations"? Back in the day, a uniformed attendant would run out to your car as soon as you pulled into a gas station. You'd tell him to "fill 'er up with regular" and he'd...
Slack Time Is NOT Slacker Time
A balloon is perfectly efficient immediately prior to bursting. The balloon is containing the maximum amount of air it can hold—it’s maximally efficient.
Bring in a 6 Sigma “Expert”? Before you do…
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...
You Cannot Save Time
No matter how hard you try, how much you invest in improvements, how efficient you are, you cannot save time. Businesses waste a lot of money and effort and add a lot of stress to their people trying to save time.