Consistency and communication. Does EVERYONE on your business team know the procedure in case of an emergency business closure? Do they know whom to call to find out? Many conditions allow 12-24 hour in advance preparation, easing the last minute planning crunch. But, what about the surprises?Though no one can predict all the scenarios that may …
First impressions are the longest lasting. Studies have shown that people form their opinions within the first 7 seconds of meeting or seeing you! SEVEN SECONDS!!! You want to exude confidence from the first impression. Underdressing is a poor reflection on your commitment, though I would also use caution in overdressing as well. My recommendation …
Action does not equal Progress! Picture a deer on an icy lake suddenly losing its footing. The does splays flat on her stomach, caught on the slippery surface. Frantic, she fires her hooves in every direction. She struggles to rise, but, regardless of her best-intended efforts, she remains where she fell, far from the shores. She …
If you are a go-go-go person like me, it may seem to you as though “stop” has joined the ranks of a bad, four-letter word. In today’s society, we have been programmed to keep running, keep making, keep selling, keep pushing—no matter what. Keep doing, doing, doing. Au contraire . . . STOP! There is immeasurable …
Every goal you outline is what in human resources we call “Change Management.” Whether it is a team of fifty, a handful, or all about you, when the plans are laid out and effectively communicated in a logical and understood process, the likelihood of accomplishing the next tasks jumps infinitely high. It is important to realize that …
It’s no secret that the health of a business is based on revenues and expenses, as well as employee productivity and client behaviors. By assessing the sales and cost of goods sold (COGS) with additional details about the sellers (producers) and buyers, you gain a nuanced pictured of both the productivity and profits of the …
Which one are you? · January 1st and you just made a New Year’s Resolution. · Review the last quarter and you’re pushing for a better next one. · Went to an inspiring seminar or woke up from a powerful dream and want to make it a reality. Timing is only that. Timing. It’s a starter switch that fires …
