After many years in global business, I’ve noticed that companies get into trouble when they have a false belief that simply expanding the domestic execution strategy will translate into a successful international expansion. Companies face […]
Going from an engaged workforce to an entangled organization Engaged. That word is thrown around almost unanimously to describe the type of employee most businesses aspire to have: the engaged employee. What’s wrong with an […]
Expanded computerization has been—and continues to be—a key lever for financial institutions as they rise to serve the increasingly diverse needs of local and international customers. Unfortunately, in some areas, concern over the fragility and […]
Networking to island success When Tina Causey-Bislick moved to Aruba in 1999, she never dreamed she’d be a restaurant owner. Then again, she never imagined starting a prominent Aruba magazine, launching a public relations firm […]
“As a billing manager, I never seem to have the time to coach my people consistently, and they have such a limited attention span that I get the feeling, especially with my veterans, that they […]
Nineteen years ago, I returned from my family’s winter holiday, unlocked a small, empty, rented office, and started my own tax and financial planning firm. I knew what it would take for my business to succeed. […]
I call my firing a Humpty Dumpty moment. I had built a wall of pride, ego and power between myself and the employees I had been asked to lead. […]
Dear Dave, My husband and I are taking your classes and following your plan. We own a roofing company. We offer six months, same as cash, and we accept credit cards. What are your feelings […]
It’s often said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. But when that journey for George Roller was based on his Christian values to make a difference in the lives of […]
Patrick Finn is an Irish immigrant who came to America to build a better life in the land of opportunity like so many millions of immigrants before him. When he first arrived in the United […]
The most common reason is that the managers work from instinct and results, rather than process and activity. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A good activity management program is within the reach […]
Living in the country as a child, I always looked forward to the occasional trip to the drug store, where I was eager to spend my very well-deserved earnings. (I refer to these as earnings […]
When you think of your favorite sports team, do you think of everything they put in to win the game? The coach’s strategy, how he or she chose the players, the trainers pushing the athletes […]
…But Don’t Ignore The Changing Marketing Landscape Without sales, no company can survive. However, making positive sales decisions has become even more important and complex as we move deeper into the second decade of the […]
Employee legal issues are a hidden cost and they may be costing you a fortune. If your employees are struggling with legal problems, they can easily become your headache, too. CCH, a leading provider of […]
Every business in today’s economic climate faces a persistent question: How can more lucrative opportunities be found? Companies from almost every sector of the economy are finding they have to stretch to uncover new approaches […]
American Business Magazine recently sat down with T. Boome Pickens on the very day his energy initiative was rolled out by President Obama, who spoke about the Boone Initiative during his State Of The Union […]
About a year ago I was asked to take a look at a website and find ways to increase the income generated from it. The owner was promised an improved return from the website by […]
The use of incentives is often overlooked as an effective way to increase market share in a shrinking economy. Productivity-based, excess profit incentives can be designed with no upfront cost. Better yet, they are paid […]
Combining execution and attitude leads to success Over the last few years, the economy has taken its toll on many small businesses and their owners. Not surprisingly, they are feeling beat up and hopeless, and […]
Using online networks effectively can engage your customer base. Thirty years ago, I attended an association meeting workshop with 20 business owners who were enjoying various levels of success in their industry. We were to […]
Some business owners might say their schedule is demanding enough at the moment, and the thought of adding one more activity to their busy calendar is unbearable. So why should they try to cram time […]
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