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Retailers: Be aware of how you are being represented!
My wife and I just returned from Boston visiting family, sightseeing and of course shopping. One day we went to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall and The Gallery at Copley Square. We looked around more than we bought but I was stunned by one observation; the attitude of most of the staff.
With the cutbacks [...]
Is the check really in the mail?
With the economic pressures upon all of us, stretching the dollar is of major consideration. Each of us is reevaluating our budgets, cash flow and accounts receivables. Having worked with clients on how to stretch their dollars and improve their cash flow here are a few suggestions for improving accounts receivables:
Remember you [...]
Oh, By the Way College Senior’s its November…Do You Have a Job?
A student approached me after class today and with a panic in his voice said, “I don’t have a job. What should I do?” My business class is devoted entirely to relationship building and a significant portion is spent on networking. Classes started at the end of August and this student has been [...]
Article in The Post and Courier Newspaper
I was very honored to be featured on the High Profile page in the Post and Courier issue dated November 7, 2009. It was my testimony of the impact The Citadel had on my life and in turn the lives of others. Lately, the institution has had a few unfavorable articles written and [...]
Taking my Own Advice
A few months ago as I was talking with a client about the challenges we all are facing with this economy. I explained to him that I was taking my own advice and making dramatic changes in my business model.
The driving force for his business as well as all others is meeting and exceeding the [...]
Correcting an employee should be a positive experience!
The days of management by fear and intimidation have long passed. Management styles have developed to provide encouragement and nurturing for those in the workplace. However, on occasion there is a need to provide corrective feedback to an associate; not “blunt criticism.” The challenge arises as to the proper way [...]
Would you believe business people spend more time planning a vacation than on their business?
Take this quick survey. When you went on your last vacation did you plan a route? Did you have a GPS or a map? Did you service your car, checking the oil and filling up the gas tank? Did you make reservations and other travel plans? Did you budget your trip?
Now [...]
Managing time based on your personal biological clock.
What is your best time of the day? When do you accomplish the most and are the most productive? Many individuals are “morning people;” others work best in the evening. Determine your most productive time of the day and use that time to concentrate on your more difficult tasks or the [...]
Listening is an art
Have you ever wondered why God gave us one mouth and two ears? Could it be He designed us to listen more than to talk? I heard a wonderful quote recently that states “you have to first listen to understand before speaking to be understood.” Think about how profound that quote [...]
Understanding the importance of the business side of your practice
Most professionals go to school to learn to practice their art in a chosen field: law, accounting, architecture, medicine, engineering, etc. Their energy and attention is devoted to being the best they can be in their field.
Success approaches, their firms grow and now a new element emerges—the business aspects of the [...]