I’ve been reminded recently how often are there changes we know ought to be made to our businesses, yet we just don’t do it.  How often do we say something like, “Well, we’re hopeful things will change”, when we really know it’s not going to change until we do something about it?  Maybe we know … Read more

I don’t know if there’s a rule about “you’re not supposed to blog when you’re irritated”, but if there is I’m apparently breaking it today.  The embarrassing part is that I’m mostly irritated with myself. Lately I’ve found myself not getting things done that I’d like to, and I’ve heard myself using the pathetic excuse, … Read more

Today’s article is written by guest blogger, Marisa Gift. Follow Marisa’s blog at: http://matgift.blogspot.com This week I found myself creating a trusty ol’ pro-con list to weigh a decision facing our family.  I’ve always been a fan of these lists when difficult choices come my way and I have a feeling people have been using this method … Read more

Everyone seems to have an opinion about the use of social media in business.  Recent research conducted in Great Britain by MBA candidate Scott Addison revealed that currently social media’s primary use is for intelligence gathering and prospecting, with very little effort to engage in a direct, two-way dialog.  There was limited understanding of the … Read more