Continuous chaos on so many levels in the U.S. has resulted in a variety of reactions by both businesses and individuals. It’s interesting to observe the vast differences in strategies as this country faces the most challenging economic environment in decades. Difficult times lead many to innovate, others to take risks never before contemplated, and…
Let’s get right to the point! It doesn’t matter what kind of business you’re in. It doesn’t matter how many employees you have. It doesn’t matter how big or how small your business is. When times are good, you should be training your staff. When times are difficult, as they certainly are at this time,…
Fortune Magazine has been publishing the Fortune 500 list, an annual compilation of America’s 500 largest companies, since 1955. That was the year Disneyland opened and Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were born. Since 1955, more than 2,000 companies have earned a spot on the list, but in 55 years only three have achieved the…
While we continue to see, hear and read nothing but negativity when it comes to the U.S. business scene … fear not, all is certainly not lost! There are a number of organizations, across industries, that continue to do well in spite of today’s chaotic environment. Here are just a few examples. McDonalds: The U.S….
At any given time there are several business trends emerging within the business community. This has been going on for what seems like forever. Many have passed the test of time and are still being utilized by organizations large and small. The following list includes just a sample of those strategies available today. JIT MBO…
I want to keep this short and to the point in hopes that it will sink in. I’m going to tell you something that is truly hard to believe! The sad truth is the fact that very few people will read this message for the following reasons. Those who should be reading this will never…
I know you’re terribly busy today with so much going on in these chaotic times. However, it might be interesting, educational and even entertaining to invest a few moments to sit with your children and discuss the history changing events that are currently taking place in your community. Discuss the days when downtown was the…
I recently had an opportunity to visit the library of a major university and must admit I was a bit overwhelmed by the resources available to our students today. This library was so large they had to paint lines of various colors on the floor to guide you to your destination. Upon arrival, I immediately…
When you have to settle for a “single” at Wendy’s because the “double” will put you over your weekly meal allowance, it’s nice to discover that our national financial crisis is reigning despair on billionaires as well. According to Forbes Magazine, last year the world had 1,125 billionaires. Today, there are 793. Somehow $1.4 trillion…