October 27, 2016
When We Make Decisions
Labor Day, our second “New Year’s” as schools are back in session, vacation season is over, summer is winding down, football season is starting, and…
October 21, 2016
Selling Phone Services by Email
At least two to three times a week I get an email from some company telling me how their telephone outreach services can help me…
October 15, 2016
Streamline or Clog the Growth Path
The European Union has a myriad of rules and regulations. One of the most “interesting” (substitute your term for interesting after reading the rule) is…
September 26, 2016
It’s Always the People; Whether Operating, Buying, or Selling a Business
On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 the Wall Street Journal had a major article titled, "The Company Town That Chocolate Built." It's all about Hershey, PA…
September 20, 2016
Surprise! Not Always Good
During our annual summer visit to Bozeman, Montana we had just hiked a canyon, and were relaxing with a beer and dinner on a brewery's…
September 14, 2016
Don’t Forget These Things
When visiting my mother-in-law, we stayed at the Intercontinental Hotel. As we went to put things in the safe it wouldn't open. It was locked.…
September 2, 2016
How Not to Run a Company
Want to run your company the wrong way? Do nothing more than emulate the major political parties. They sure seem to have a lock on…
August 27, 2016
Grow or Die
We made eight new friends at our cabin this summer. And just like people, the more favors you offer the more loyal your friends are.…
August 22, 2016
Fear of the Unknown
We walked into a nice Sheraton Hotel with our dogs (all Starwood Hotels allow dogs) and our Lab got scared, turned around, and headed back…
August 10, 2016
Bad Boss = Bad Owner = Bad Seller
I don't even have to open the plethora of business publications on my table to know there will be articles about management style, bad bosses,…
