What’s Up Doc?

by | Apr 8, 2008 | Business

Run it like a business? I hope not. Wait! Maybe it is a good idea.For years doctors have had to constantly remind themselves that medical practices are businesses. I often hear doctors say that, but how many doctors really do run their practices like a business?...

If Your Business Was a Cruise Ship…

by | Mar 29, 2008 | Business

A three hour tour?It’s no secret the economy has slowed to a crawl. Just about every business is feeling the pressures of rising costs (energy prices affect everything) and declining sales. It’s time to watch expenses but be careful about cutting...

Ya Call This a Recession?

by | Mar 29, 2008 | Business

It doesn’t even look like Illinois.Unless you’ve been in a cave for the past two weeks you know that this common corn flake sold for $1,350 on eBay. It was sold by two shysters, I mean sisters, in Virginia who made the “amazing” discovery from...

Integrity Could Change the Whole Game

by | Mar 21, 2008 | Business

But can you measure it? There are businesses struggling to stay in the game. Margins are shrinking as costs rise. Competition is fierce making it very difficult to raise prices. The game is getting tougher.Scan the daily business news. Almost weekly there is some big...

Your “Cut Cost” Airline!

by | Mar 13, 2008 | Business

Herb wouldn’t put up with this.Pictured at left is Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly. In this 2005 photo Mr. Kelly was giving an interview about the importance of integrity in business. He had just been crowned CEO of Southwest Airlines. Remember them? The LOW...