A couple weeks ago I wrote a couple articles - one on the importance of standardized process and one on the importance of planning your day.
In discussing this topic with a friend, he asked to see the checklist I use as well as an example of my morning work plan.
So, I decided to record […]
Archive for January, 2008
It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.
-Philip Green
As I write this, it’s Friday afternoon. I sit in my local bar, a beer close at hand and my weekly review complete. In about 15 minutes, I’m going to be joined by my wife, my daughter, […]
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius
I’m a sucker for an underdog story.
Now, I’m not a ‘cry at the movies’ type of guy. But every time ‘Rudy‘ comes on and they cheer him onto the field, I start balling like a baby. Now it isn’t because […]
There’s an old joke for students of ‘The Toyota Way’ — Americans believe in ‘Ready, Fire, Aim’ while we at Toyota believe in ‘Ready, Aim, Aim, Aim, Aim again, Aim again….Fire.’
In the world of business, you’re bound to run into conflicting maxims.
In this case, I’m talking about the difference between ‘Ready, Aim, Fire’ […]
Be warned: The rankings might surprise you!
In an exclusive ranking study conducted by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council last October for FSB.com, South Dakota topped the list. Key factors were the positive tax and regulatory environment for entrepreneurs.
Other high scorers were Nevada, Florida and Wyoming. Low rankings were held by New Jersey, California […]
Like many business owners, I’m jockeying for position to be number 1 on the search engines.
SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is a huge buzz topic right now. So much so, I think it’s ‘jumped the shark’ from useful marketing tactic to magical elixir of business success. Everyone’s selling the secret sauce that will […]
He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” -Arabian Proverb
We all know that we’re supposed to keep up with our fitness and nutrition regimen. Or perhaps we don’t quite have a routine, but we know the basics and do our best.
However, when you’re in the midst of starting your […]
While certainly rewarding, the road to owning your small business can be a lonely one. Small business owners often choose a sole proprietor business structure when starting up. Over time, you may realize that greater rewards may result from forming a business partnership with another individual or group. In fact, partnerships offer more freedom […]
As business managers, we’re trained to provide feedback to employees, partners and customers. In our business culture, many have taken the polite way to praise others – be it regarding elements of a relationship, a product, a piece of work or even a meeting. These are beneficial skills that many of us have mastered.While […]
By numerous accounts, Dick Benson was the most successful direct mail marketer of all time.
Put simply, Dick Benson’s view of direct mail marketing is quite simple: The promoter’s goal is to get prospects to raise their hands and say they’re interested in what you have to sell. Secrets of Successful Direct Mail emphasizes this […]
