January 23, 2022: At this point there is a lot of discussion and things all over the internet discussing the trucker’s decision to halt their loads as of noon on the 23rd of January and the possible impact it will have. This is in my opinion the first real act of protest throughout this last […]
Business Tip / Opinion – Technology Reboot – Jan 19/22
Technology Reboot: It is amazing how we rely on different pieces of technology every minute of the day! If you go into work and your computer isn’t working properly, your phone glitches or has issues, the technology in your car isn’t working the way it should, it can be very frustrating. Sometimes we have an […]
Personal Tip / Opinion – Prosperity – Jan 19/22
Prosperity: What do you think of when you hear or see this word? Upon looking online for a definition or related material on prosperity, it is defined primarily as financial or economic success. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity I have always looked at this word a little differently. To me it means to have well rounded success and blessings: […]
Business Tip / Opinion – Inventory – Jan 18/22
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 […]
Personal Tip / Opinion – Grace – Jan 18/22
Grace: Grace has many different meanings if you look it up. I am utilizing the below definition in this case. – a manifestation of favor, especially by a superior: It was only through the dean’s grace that I wasn’t expelled from school. – mercy; clemency; pardon: He was saved by an act of grace from the governor. […]
Business Tip / Opinion – First day – Jan 17/22
First day: Think back to your first day. How did you feel? What did you do? What did you notice? How have you grown since then? During your first week, did you think of changing some things or notice that some things could benefit by changing? Did you ever make an effort to do that? […]
Personal Tip / Opinion – Stillness – Jan 17/22
Stillness: In the last two years, there has been an underlying stillness – almost time standing still. I say this because of the lack of travel, movement, going out, every day was like the one before. For me, this created a stillness, a quietness; previously my life had been very busy – between work, visiting […]
Business Tip / Opinion – Weekends – Jan 15 & 16/22
Weekends: What do you do on the weekends for downtime? Does it rejuvenate you? Sometimes we take time to rest and sometimes we use our weekends to get things done. When we use them to accomplish things around the house, work on our vehicle, or do something, we feel good for accomplishing it, but we […]
Personal Tip / Opinion – Bucket List – Jan 15 & 16/22
Bucket List: Have you ever truly taken the time to do a bucket list? This is something we talked about regularly in my family and my parents were very good at making a lot of my grandparent’s bucket list items possible. As I got older, I recognized that not many people discussed these kinds of […]
Business Tip / Opinion – Client Incentives – Jan 14/22
Client Incentives: Do you have an incentive program for your clients or little incentives for the products or services that you provide? Sometimes these can be very beneficial to add into your current setup, structure or process. It is definitely helpful when starting with a new client. An introductory price, sale, promotion, gift, and other […]
Personal Tip / Opinion – Kid Incentives – Jan 14/22
Kids Incentives: What is your kid’s currency? What that means is – what motivates your children? When raising kids, there are times when it is useful to use an incentive program; potty training, cleaning their room, assisting with family chores, even good behavior sometimes. There are numerous reasons to enjoy the benefits of incentives. However, […]
Business Tip / Opinion – Pricing – Jan 13/22
Pricing: Where do you sit competitively speaking? Do you check your competitors pricing? Do you survey your customers to see where they view your pricing? This is a topic many people don’t like looking at or checking into. As things get tighter in our pocket books, trust me, your customers are checking around and they […]