Everywhere we go lately, we hear business owners and managers saying that things are slow.  Obviously, that’s not a good thing – but, you can squeeze something positive out of this negative if you use these slow periods to your advantage.  When it’s slack, work with your team to improve operations and customer service.  Have [...]

A – Action. Take action with appropriate activity in your markets. If you’re standing still, you’re walking backwards.
B – Basics. Focus on them and become brilliant while your competitors are distracted with the weak economy.
C – Cash. It’s hard to make and easy to spend, so make as much as you can and spend it [...]

No one can doubt that Winston Churchill faced some of the most tumultuous times in history. And, no matter what difficulties your business is facing now, it’s unlikely they are as insurmountable as the storms of World War II that faced the British Prime Minister. But, through all his periods of trial and doubt it [...]

Past facts to help you face today’s challenges
Okay, we all know times are tough – and tough times call for drastic measures. It’s time to cut expenses to the bone and manage every detail of our businesses better than we ever have. But, as we tighten our spending, we must resist the impulse to reduce [...]