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…
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…
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,…
Never the Employee

When a Mistake Occurs at Your Business, “It’s Never the Employee”

It’s Never the Employee. In other words, it is NEVER the employee’s fault. Are you thinking to yourself, "What on earth are you talking about that it's NEVER THE EMPLOYEE?" How can it NEVER be the employee when a mistake occurs within…

INTEGRITY: “I’d Know, and I Wouldn’t Like Myself”

Integrity During a recent conversation on integrity with a close friend, he shared an outstanding analogy. First, let me explain a little history. I've been blessed with amazing friends. This particular gentleman has been one of my closest…

Teaming up with a Sherpa to Climb the Entrepreneurial Mountain

Do you have a Sherpa in your life? In other words, a trusted guide to help you conquer the extreme challenges that you face. This is especially important for business owners and entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur since 1990 (which just means…
Dominate search

The Top 25 Blog Topics for Manufacturers Eager to Start Blogging

Blogging plays a critical role with any B2B marketing strategy. One major challenge though: Where to start? Creating blog topics that readers find helpful and educational certainly is not an easy task. Additionally, many small business owners…

19 Tips on the Art of Building Trust (Plus a Bonus Tip From Warren Buffet)

As an eager student of life, I long for the knowledge and tools to further myself in the Art of Building Trust. Building Trust plays a critical role with any relationship. Trust is based on truth. It is human nature that we all hunger…

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…
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…
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,…
Never the Employee

When a Mistake Occurs at Your Business, “It’s Never the Employee”

It’s Never the Employee. In other words, it is NEVER the employee’s fault. Are you thinking to yourself, "What on earth are you talking about that it's NEVER THE EMPLOYEE?" How can it NEVER be the employee when a mistake occurs within…

INTEGRITY: “I’d Know, and I Wouldn’t Like Myself”

Integrity During a recent conversation on integrity with a close friend, he shared an outstanding analogy. First, let me explain a little history. I've been blessed with amazing friends. This particular gentleman has been one of my closest…

Teaming up with a Sherpa to Climb the Entrepreneurial Mountain

Do you have a Sherpa in your life? In other words, a trusted guide to help you conquer the extreme challenges that you face. This is especially important for business owners and entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur since 1990 (which just means…
Dominate search

The Top 25 Blog Topics for Manufacturers Eager to Start Blogging

Blogging plays a critical role with any B2B marketing strategy. One major challenge though: Where to start? Creating blog topics that readers find helpful and educational certainly is not an easy task. Additionally, many small business owners…

19 Tips on the Art of Building Trust (Plus a Bonus Tip From Warren Buffet)

As an eager student of life, I long for the knowledge and tools to further myself in the Art of Building Trust. Building Trust plays a critical role with any relationship. Trust is based on truth. It is human nature that we all hunger…