Leaders Should Not Be Gelded
Leading a company requires a bit more than the original investment or time spent to earn the experience or degree in a particular field. Leading means making decisions that are …
strat·e·gy
strat·e·gy – The art of planning and reaching goals. Webster says it’s a Noun, I prefer to think of it as a Verb. Strategy is fluid and uses your knowledge, …
3 Management Tips for Small Business
There is a surplus of different types of tips when looking to manage a small business. There are tips on how to use IT, how to properly manage your business, …
Beginning with the End in Mind
Looking for help with Strategic Planning? Ever start a project without a plan? Did you find yourself completing your project on time? Was the finished product just what you expected? …
Why the Minimum Wage System Could Fail the Economy
The minimum wage debate continues. I originally wrote this article in 2012 when Oregon was going to increase the minimum wage from $8.50 to $8.80 and become the state with …
4 Questions You Need to Ask Before Hiring a Business Consultant
Not all consultants are the same. I hear time and time again about disappointing experiences that business owners have had when working with other business consultants. They have said things …
Are you a “Do as I say, not as I do” business manager?
Actions speak louder than words. I guess I could end the lesson right there; however, it would not put into perspective the damage that business owners and managers do to …