As we come to the end of 2007 and enter 2008, there is no better time than now to think about doing things differently in the New Year. While I am not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions (any …
Last month, I challenged people to think about not just their actions in the work place, but more importantly, the result of what they (or their employees) were doing! This month continues on a similar theme (accountability) and suggests that …
Last month, I wrote “What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There!” and suggested that no matter the status of your business, it would take different actions to get to the next level. One frequently used management tool used to …
“What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There!” Those are words worth thinking about. When I heard them recently, they struck me. In part, they struck because it was at a 6:00 AM Bootcamp run by Keath Hausher, President of …
I am constantly amazed at the number of people who can’t or don’t distinguish between accounting and financial management. It’s no surprise, I guess! Even in big companies, the terms “accountingandfinance” are often run together as if they are one …
Last Month, I said that almost any business could be fixed or improved if only those in charge had the will to do so. This month, I’m continuing on that theme. When I was 15 years old I worked the …
Last Month, I suggested that businesses need to be accountable to the facts! This month, I’d like to suggest that when it comes to solving problems, “It’s About Will”! Any business can be fixed! Now, that’s a bold statement and …
Last Month, I discussed organizations that were “avoiding profits” by avoiding conflict. While there are some that thrive on conflict, I think it’s fair to say that most people prefer to avoid it. However, business conflict doesn’t have to be …
Last Month, I discussed the definition of “profit”, defining the term as a return on capital and explaining that many times, small business owners don’t have a clear picture of their profitability as they tend to subsidize the business with …
Last Month, I promised to write about “profit”. The term profit, according to www.dictionary.com is the “gain resulting from the employment of capital”. The key to this definition is “capital”. The term profit the amount earned on the capital deployed …
