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

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 friends since 7th grade. He was the class president in high school. On the homecoming court. Played […]

Teaming up with a Sherpa to Climb the Entrepreneurial Mountain

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 I am extremely old), I can attest that climbing the entrepreneurial mountain certainly requires […]

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

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 find yourself working within a business or organization that hates change.  Either way, […]

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

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 a Theory of Constraints (TOC) expert and consultant. Max preaches […]

Applying The Theory of Constraints to Your eCommerce Strategy

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 bottlenecks and road bumps that restrict a business from hitting goals. In other words, identifying exactly where a constraint lives […]

Top 13 Reasons Why Manufacturers 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, “you don’t know what you don’t know” certainly applies here.  If you have never experienced the powerful results that […]

12 Helpful Suggestions to “Give Value First”

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 with the right company or individual delivers powerful results for your business.  Teaming up […]

A Minimum Viable Product Helps You “Get in the Game” 

A Minimum Viable Product Helps You “Get in the Game” 

Sometimes you need to leave the sideline and just “GET IN THE GAME!” A Minimum Viable Product helps you do just that.  It offers an incredibly powerful strategy to help you “Get in the Game”. Quickly and efficiently.  Even when not fully prepared or completely ready. Whether contemplating a new product, a new website or […]

Like It or Not, Your Website is Your 24 Hours a Day Sales Rep

Like It or Not, Your Website is Your 24 Hours a Day Sales Rep

Like it or not, your company website is your 24 hours a day, 7 days a week sales rep.  With that in mind, if your website is not an absolute top priority or even worse, an afterthought, an extremely important question to ask yourself:  WHY? Your website serves as the face of your business as […]

Seeking Soulmates: Does Your Website Attract Dream Customers?

Seeking Soulmates: Does Your Website Attract Dream Customers?

Seeking soulmates. Isn’t that basically the goal or function of a business website?  Most websites play the role of matchmakers in some capacity or another.  Not in the sense of an actual date, but a website matches you with a solution to the problem you face at that moment.  For example, searching for clothes, a […]