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Top 10 List: Principal Reasons Businesses Fail

1. Inadequate or no management system. An overall system to operate the business is essential. Flying by the seat of your pants is no way to optimize results and get the most out of your people. 2. Lack of purpose, vision and mission. It’s like trying to put a...

Credible Communication

One of the most precious commodities in business is the commodity of being credible, believable, reliable…a person of your word. Read these inspiring words from John C. Maxwell: consultant, trainer, speaker, pastor, and prolific author. Credibility is a...

Actions for Building a Stronger Sales Team

1. Clear communication. Use the KISS (Keep It Short and Simple) method – it does not have to be complicated to outline exactly what is expected of them daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly. 2. Motivate your current sales team with incentives, rewards and, most...

The 2nd Ten Commandments

Did you know there are a "second" set of commandments? They offer very sound advice! Harvey Mackay of "Swim With The Sharks…" fame, wrote the following in the Arizona Republic. My friend and colleague Jerry Houston of Houston Partners...