We seem to have come full circle. Gone are the days when working out of Starbucks or its equivalent was the acceptable solution to “not having an office”. In those days the cacophony and lack of professional ambiance were ignored…
Category: Roger’s Tips (page 5)
Looking Forward to the 4th Quarter
Here we are looking ahead at fall and the all-important 4th Quarter. For many business Q4 is do or die. At this late stage in the year you should have a good understanding of how your 2017 measured up. Did…
KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid
Great advice…..try to keep everything as simple and as easy as possible. Don’t make things tougher than they have to be. Simplicity leads to ease and efficiency which results in greater profitability.
When Summer Casual Turns to Summer Sloppy
Summer is here and with it comes longer days, barbecues, baseball and all of the outdoor activities that are appropriate for this warm and sunny season. Work must go on of course but somehow it feels different. It’s more relaxed,…
Finish Upbeat
It is always great to finish every day and every thing on a positive note. It seems to me that most of us focus on went wrong during the day and then dwell on it – beating up ourselves and/or…
Hiring Right is Crucial for the Small Business
Hiring the right person is always important; however, in a small, to very small organization it is even more important – and perhaps critical. Here is why….STAFFING ERRORS ARE MAGNIFIED IN THE SMALL BUSINESS……if you are a two-person company and…
Following Up After a Networking Lunch – How to Extract Maximum Value from Your Networking Efforts
Networking lunches play an integral role in how we go about making new business contacts and connections. I’ve found a direct correlation between the time spent networking and the number of new business opportunities. This is rarely the result of…
Persistence – Don't Give Up On It!
Persistence, stick-to-it-iveness, hard work, what has happened to that? It used to be easy. But as our lives become more complex, and we are pulled in many more directions, we find that it is harder and harder to be persistent…..and…
How to Stay Connected & Network During Golf Season
In case you haven’t heard, golf season is back. Country club outings with one client, a full 18 with another, even an invitation from your boss. There’s one small problem: you don’t play golf! Substitute golf for any networking activity…
When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Start Selling!
Pop quiz: Your business activity isn’t what it should be and revenues are down. What do you do? A) Hide in your office and worry incessantly B) Stay the course and assume things will improve on their own C) Fire…