Signs of Good Business

Stop. Do Not Enter.One Way.Dead End.No Parking.No Trespassing.Do not disturb.Cash Only.No refunds.
So many signs. Most of them negative. Limiting. Restrictive.
How refreshing it is to see a positive sign.

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10 Key Questions for 2012 Success

It’s enough to drive morale and productivity into the dirt, people out the door and the bottom line into the red zone. Much of this could be avoided with mindful preservation of institutional memory – plus an appropriate dose of gratitude. Whether you are a team of one or many, STOP, reflect and capture key pieces of information with these 10 questions.

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Quote of the Week for the Last Week of 2011

What will you do with the final week of 2011?
Many use it as a final five day push to make miscellaneous goals and deadlines. Some beat themselves up or criticize others for things that didn’t go well. Some may convert these negatives into an opportunity…creating new goals and resolutions that are aligned with their vision for a better future.
This week’s quote reminds us of another vital element for the creation of that vision.

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Traditions

There are all kinds of traditions at all times of the year.
Traditions can be powerful.
And sometimes they need to change.

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10 Common Jams-Remember Hamlet’s ham

Most jams in business have to do with a shortage of revenue or resources (time, money, people); an overage of costs or a misalignment of values.

Here are places to look for relief by using the very simple question:

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The End of Hamlet’s Ham

Tis the season for strategic planning and holiday cooking – a perfect time to re-visit this story as a reminder that a simple question can change the way we do business. Or the way we cook a ham.

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