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Blockbuster Hit the Iceberg – Chilling Warning to Entrepreneurs

Like the Titanic, industry giant Blockbuster Video hit the figurative iceberg, realized it was beyond rescue, and closed the final 300 stores.  After viewing the forlorn sight of empty Blockbuster stores in strip malls across the country, many of us … Continue reading

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Time Management with a Leadership Mindset: What Hat Are You Wearing Today?

As a business owner, you are responsible for everything that happens in your business.  Unless you are a superhero, you will increase your opportunity for success by taking advantage of the talents of others.  Your leadership challenge is to make … Continue reading

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When Murphy’s Law strikes your office

Friday the 13th came early this week!  Someone our company relies upon tried to show initiative without stopping to think things through or obtaining our final approval.  We discovered the result, to our dismay, as soon as we opened the office Tuesday morning.   It … Continue reading

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Cost of Interruptions

Ever wonder where your money goes? Interruptions cost you money!  You are the best person to estimate time waste in your company.  We have developed the following calculator to help you determine the cost of your time that is wasted … Continue reading

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Small Business Owners – You made a difference today!

As a part of my work with a local business college, I talk with high school seniors about their career goals.  One young man had a very clear goal of becoming a police officer.  When asked why, he said that … Continue reading

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