Combining two companies can be demanding and time consuming for the senior staff as well as the employees, clients, and suppliers. If you’re the buyer, take the lead to anticipate the obstacles that will come up. The reality is that there will always be some unknowns,...
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Breaking Through to the Next Level
Since you were a kid, you’ve been working to break through to the next level. It didn’t matter what it was. Whether it was the dance team tryouts, the next level little league squad, or the advanced math class, you put the time and effort into reaching that next...
Capitalize on Your Really Cool Business
All businesses have something that they do better than others. Or at least their customers think they do. This is where the crisscross lines of reality and perception appear on the graph. The opportunity for company leaders is to fully grasp how they stand out from...
You’ve Got to Know Your Numbers
Top-level baseball players know their numbers. Every time they complete an at-bat, they know how those results will affect their averages. They strive to get better every day, knowing that even the slightest improvement could lead them to a better contract or into the...
Whether You’re the Rabbit or the Hare, Expect the Best and Prepare for the Worst
As you prepare to take your business from your current state to your desired future state, begin with a thoughtful examination of your internal resources. Your staff, equipment, technology, and how well you integrate those three areas to solve client problems. This...
The Value of Strategic Reviews–your Good and Good-er Accounts
New customers are certainly hard to come by, and the last thing you want to do is lose a customer. That said, all customers are not the same. I’ve often used the phrase, all customers are good, some are just good-er than others. A strategic account review is designed...