eCommerce Checklist

The Official eCommerce Checklist: Manufacturing eCommerce Success

The time has finally come for you to join the massive B2B eCommerce party. In fact, it's the $1.8 TRILLION B2B eCommerce party! One challenge though: Where to start? Wouldn't it be great to have an eCommerce checklist to walk you through the…
Struggle with eCommerce

Top 13 Reasons Why Manufacturers Struggle with eCommerce

Why do some Manufacturers Struggle with eCommerce?  Struggle in the sense of wondering where to even start. Additionally, struggling with the question if eCommerce will actually provide a return for their business.  As the saying goes,…

Are You Familiar with “The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement”?

What on earth took me so long to read “The Goal” by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox? The first edition came out in 1984. Several years ago a close friend, Max Krug, introduced me to the book “The Goal” as well as the Theory of Constraints. Consequently, Max is…
eCommerce Checklist

Applying The Theory of Constraints to Your eCommerce Strategy

In a recent post, we discussed the classic business book, “The Goal” which shares a fascinating story describing the powerful results utilizing the Theory of Constraints. The Theory of Constraints applies to the practice of uncovering…
No goal

No Goal + No Direction = Where on Earth are We Going?

No Goal + No Direction = Where on Earth are We Going?  “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” ~ Yogi Berra - New York Yankees Hall of Fame Catcher Have you found throughout your career that there…

19 Tips for Curing “I Hate Change” (Plus a Healthy Dose of eCommerce)

"It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory." ~ W. Edwards Deming - 20th Century Global Quality Expert   That's a powerful quote and also a scary thought as well.  Do you hate change? On the other hand, maybe you…

The Definition of Entrepreneurtude: “Do Whatever It Takes”

Entrepreneurtude?  Huh? What is Entreprenuertude?  So glad you asked.  We hear about entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, as well as having an entrepreneurial spirit.  Actually, how do you define entrepreneurship?  The godfather of Entrepreneurship…

12 Helpful Suggestions to “Give Value First”

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When searching for a new vendor or professional service provider, do you seek companies that “Give Value First”? As the saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child".  Well, it also "takes a village" to raise a business.  Partnering…
Diversified

“I’M DIVERSIFIED!” No, Actually You’re Doing Five Things Horribly

Are you Diversified?  Hopefully, you are a much better multitasker than I am.  Diversification does not agree with me at all.  Case in hand, walking and chewing gum at the same time is a huge challenge for me:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOeCvjLMbOs Well,…

Your Business Might be Saying it is Time to Sell YOU!

Is it time for your business to sell YOU? An interesting thought to consider.  First, below includes a few questions to help recognize if it is time for your business to sell YOU.  Do you own your business or does your business own you?…
eCommerce Checklist

The Official eCommerce Checklist: Manufacturing eCommerce Success

The time has finally come for you to join the massive B2B eCommerce party. In fact, it's the $1.8 TRILLION B2B eCommerce party! One challenge though: Where to start? Wouldn't it be great to have an eCommerce checklist to walk you through the…
Struggle with eCommerce

Top 13 Reasons Why Manufacturers Struggle with eCommerce

Why do some Manufacturers Struggle with eCommerce?  Struggle in the sense of wondering where to even start. Additionally, struggling with the question if eCommerce will actually provide a return for their business.  As the saying goes,…

Are You Familiar with “The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement”?

What on earth took me so long to read “The Goal” by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox? The first edition came out in 1984. Several years ago a close friend, Max Krug, introduced me to the book “The Goal” as well as the Theory of Constraints. Consequently, Max is…
eCommerce Checklist

Applying The Theory of Constraints to Your eCommerce Strategy

In a recent post, we discussed the classic business book, “The Goal” which shares a fascinating story describing the powerful results utilizing the Theory of Constraints. The Theory of Constraints applies to the practice of uncovering…
No goal

No Goal + No Direction = Where on Earth are We Going?

No Goal + No Direction = Where on Earth are We Going?  “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” ~ Yogi Berra - New York Yankees Hall of Fame Catcher Have you found throughout your career that there…

19 Tips for Curing “I Hate Change” (Plus a Healthy Dose of eCommerce)

"It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory." ~ W. Edwards Deming - 20th Century Global Quality Expert   That's a powerful quote and also a scary thought as well.  Do you hate change? On the other hand, maybe you…

The Definition of Entrepreneurtude: “Do Whatever It Takes”

Entrepreneurtude?  Huh? What is Entreprenuertude?  So glad you asked.  We hear about entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, as well as having an entrepreneurial spirit.  Actually, how do you define entrepreneurship?  The godfather of Entrepreneurship…

12 Helpful Suggestions to “Give Value First”

,
When searching for a new vendor or professional service provider, do you seek companies that “Give Value First”? As the saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child".  Well, it also "takes a village" to raise a business.  Partnering…
Diversified

“I’M DIVERSIFIED!” No, Actually You’re Doing Five Things Horribly

Are you Diversified?  Hopefully, you are a much better multitasker than I am.  Diversification does not agree with me at all.  Case in hand, walking and chewing gum at the same time is a huge challenge for me:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOeCvjLMbOs Well,…

Your Business Might be Saying it is Time to Sell YOU!

Is it time for your business to sell YOU? An interesting thought to consider.  First, below includes a few questions to help recognize if it is time for your business to sell YOU.  Do you own your business or does your business own you?…