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Another Level
Many of us at one time or another have referred to someone as being on “another level”. This term first became very real to me in sports. Many years ago I spent much time playing recreational sports, particularly basketball and tennis. I usually played against people with skills similar to mine but on rare occasion…
Read More >Bouncing Back
Someone once said that being the owner of a business was like riding a roller coaster. There are constant ups and downs but very little straight, smooth roads. Working with many different business owners from various industries during the past nine years has only confirmed this truth. The ups of the business cycle are a…
Read More >First Impressions and a Successful Exit
An article on the American Psychological Association website revealed what James Uleman, a psychology professor at New York University and a researcher on impression management, had to say about first impressions. Professor Uleman said, “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression(Rowh).” On a personal level, we understand exactly what professor Uleman…
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If I were Buying a Company
If I were in the market to purchase a company, it would require a great deal of research and much soul searching. From a financial standpoint, careful consideration would take place. Decisions on where to invest liquid assets has as its major purpose one goal, where can I get the greatest return on investment? A…
Read More >Stay Focused on the Essentials
Business owners of growing companies are very busy people. One of the obstacles they must continually fight is being distracted from the really important drivers of their business. It is easy to get so caught up in details that drain time and energy. The business suffers for a lack of focus on what is important…
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Forecasting-Vital to Business Success
If you are the CEO of a business and not performing in-depth forecasting on a regular basis, your company is not performing at the highest level of which it is capable. A forecast means, “to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data(Merriam-Webster…
Read More >Lessons from the Spurs
The NBA has recently started the playoff series. Every team that made the playoffs is once again re-energized as they and their fans start a “new season” with renewed hopes of ultimately winning an NBA championship. One of the most successful teams in the last eighteen years, both during the regular season and the playoffs,…
Read More >Staying in Touch
Being the owner of a rapidly growing business is exciting, yet it places challenges for the leader that can turn success into failure, if not dealt with properly. One major challenge is remaining the Finder. Our firm’s book describes Finders as the leader of the company described by the following terms: Visionary Idea generator Innovator…
Read More >Appearances
I recently visited a client that I had visited a number of times over the past couple of years. Immediately when I entered the front door, I knew something was different. My initial reaction was very positive and after being inside for several minutes, it came to me the reason for my positive impression. The…
Read More >Actions of Successful Business Owners
Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working with many business leaders in various industries. These companies have ranged in size from large to small. There are certain things in life that only many years of firsthand knowledge can teach. One observation has to do with action. Successful leaders in their business take…
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