by Linda Fayerweather | Oct 13, 2014 | Business Improvement, Planning for Business
Smart companies, big and small, sometimes struggle using knowledge in everyday work. A small service tech company I worked with had paid for a complete software application to track their inventory and vehicle maintenance schedule. The software was $12,000 and came...
by Linda Fayerweather | Sep 29, 2014 | Business Culture, Business Management, Planning for Business
Working at a library, I know the marketing books for the small business is a huge section in our 658.8s shelves at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. A recent addition by Scott Stratten, QR Codes Kill Kittens: How to Alienate Customers, Dishearten Employees, and...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jul 28, 2014 | Business Culture, Personal Improvement, Planning for Business
Yes, you can run a business and have fun. There is a dirty little word we must follow – PLAN. If you want personal time, you must plan for it. With July almost in the record books and fall on the horizon, it is not too late to plan for some down time. Open...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jun 30, 2014 | Financial, Personal Improvement, Planning for Business
Summer is here and the season of travel is upon us. What’s in your Wallet? is a good ad for a credit card, but it is even a better reminder of what is really in your wallet. Before you take off on a trip, take an inventory of your wallet or purse. Make sure...
by Jeff Mendelsohn | Jun 9, 2014 | Personal Improvement, Planning for Business
It is June and I thought to myself, lets see how I’m doing on my goals. Apparently better than I thought but also worse. I’ve failed to do or complete about 28% of my personal goals. The worst part is I’ve failed to do 75% of my business goals. But...
by Linda Fayerweather | Feb 25, 2014 | Business Improvement, Planning for Business
How is it that some companies are successfully growing faster than others in the same industry? Fast Track companies handle new projects or target markets like a general might plan a battle. But before you declare you’re a commanding officer, realize that the secret...