Numbers are More than Just Profits
January 17, 2014
With the start of a new legislative year, and with many states still not quite in session, it’s time to prepare you for what will appear in our legislative tracking Read the full article…
A Busy Start to 2014
January 10, 2014
There have been mixed stories that Congress won’t be too busy this year due to the mid-year elections; however, based on the communications I’m receiving from coalitions and other news Read the full article…
Changes in the Corner Office
November 8, 2013
I’ve been on several member visits this fall already, and have been around some of our very best business leaders as part of my travels. Without exception, I’m seeing more Read the full article…
What to Do When the Bank Says No
October 25, 2013
It’s time once again to start looking at budgeting and forecasting for next year’s business. Likewise, bankers are also evaluating their 2013 books of business and their loan portfolios for Read the full article…
Make Yourself Available To Learn …
October 11, 2013
No one can make more excuses than I can on being too busy to take a class or learn about a new approach. I did, however, just sit through a Read the full article…
Is 29.5 the Answer?
October 11, 2013
The long awaited national healthcare program, Obamacare, is finally upon us. Many companies have already made plans to either a.) stay the course b.) reduce the number of full-time employees, Read the full article…
Turn That New Tech Into a Long-Term Asset
August 15, 2013
Chances are pretty good that your technicians and installers didn’t go to charm school. I’m sure many of you can relate to this statement from observing behaviors and communications skills Read the full article…
CEO Focus: From Talent to Talent Scout
July 31, 2013
surprising number of well-established business owners don’t know what to do when they get to work. This may seem odd, but it’s becoming all too common. To set a good Read the full article…
Giving Back to Your Industry
May 31, 2013
I am quite impressed at how many people in our industry actively look for ways to invest their time, treasures and talents. In a time where we are all so Read the full article…
Predictable Outcomes
April 12, 2013
o you know people who say, “I could have told you that would happen?” Perhaps a parent, a coach, a former boss, or maybe even a co-worker? It drives me Read the full article…