Category: Tips & Opinions

One of those days:  Ever have one of those days… We all tend to know what that little phrase means. It means that absolutely everything that could go wrong does and no matter how hard you try or don’t try – that theme continues throughout the day. Well, yesterday was “one of those days for […]

One bad apple:  This is an age old expression and still holds true to this day. The bad apples metaphor originated as a warning of the corrupting influence of one corrupt or sinful person on a group: that “one bad apple can spoil the barrel”. Excerpt taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_apples#:~:text=The%20bad%20apples%20metaphor%20originated,apple%20can%20spoil%20the%20barrel%22. This is something that definitely happens […]

Nature:  This last week, I have been able to get back out in my yard! I have been spending time weeding my garden, taking off the dead leaves or stems and cultivating the ground around the root to refresh it as it has been hot this past while with little rain. Last year, I removed […]

Exceptional Leaders: This is something that has significantly changed throughout the times. If you google this subject, many different articles and ideas come up, and every one of them seems to have a bit different idea or concept. Here are a few different links to the different ideas. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimberlyfries/2018/02/08/8-essential-qualities-that-define-great-leadership/?sh=254827093b63 https://online.champlain.edu/blog/top-qualities-of-a-great-leader https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/leadership-qualities-great-leaders/ As you can see […]

Online Safety:  As I was working on the Business Tip / Opinion of the day – the 4 R’s of safety, I came across this interesting website and it gave me the idea to share and discuss this topic. The 4 R’s of online safety, which I am just learning about after reading this article. […]

Exceptional Employers:  What makes a workplace great? Every year, there are articles printed about the best companies to work for – what makes the criteria for those results? https://www.forbes.com/sites/elisabethbrier/2022/10/11/meet-the-worlds-best-employers-2022/?sh=126e5090c086 Looking at different websites, they seem to have some similarities on topics and some differences. Excerpt  below taken from:  https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/articles/what-makes-a-company-a-great-place-to-work#:~:text=A%20great%20workplace%20is%20all,which%20they%20like%20their%20colleagues “A great workplace is all about: […]

Living the Dream… Are you? or is it just a sarcastic phrase you say to yourself and others? Think about it… What would make that statement come to life in your life? Questions to Ponder: Are you happy? Are the things you are doing in your life bringing you joy and peace? Do you enjoy […]

Exceptional Employees:  I have worked with a lot of truly amazing people throughout the years. When I first started out in business, companies were very good at rewarding good behaviors, work ethic, attitude, punctuality, and so on. Nowadays, things have changed.  It in my opinion, has millenialized – not that it is a word, but […]

Time is short… Since the beginning of this year, I have personally known quite a few people that have passed away.  All between the ages of 48 – 66. Too young… After the pandemic and that, it gets you thinking differently or at the least it changes your perspective. Time is short… make the most […]

Changes to the Industry:  Many times throughout history, there are changes that go on in different industries. During the past few years, as we worked our way through the pandemic, changes have happened in order to keep up with things that are going on. It has more or less been a forced change on many […]

Showing Appreciation:  How do you show your appreciation to others? We do a lot for people throughout the day and others do a lot for us – do you show appreciation for what others do for you?  Do others show appreciation for what you do. It doesn’t take a lot of effort, time, energy, words […]

Inventory:  When doing inventory, whether it be monthly or annually, make sure it makes sense, simplify the process as much as is possible for everyone’s sake. Have sheets that have items laid out the way they are in the store or warehouse, so you are not bouncing around looking for things, which can be time […]