Why Your Business Systems FAIL

why business systems fail
Do you wonder why your business systems fail? Just ask me!  I’ve heard just about everything! Go on, say it… “We’ve TRIED implementing systems, but people don’t stick to them, so they fail!” How many times have I heard THAT?  Answer...

The Post-it Notes System

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Post-it notes were a huge boon to office work; however, a Post-it notes SYSTEM used for every communication or reminder can be a bit of a “sticky wicket!” I had been in a certain office several times, and it had always been immaculate. Now it looked like...

Systemizing a Prophet

systemizingaphrophet
If I have learned anything about organizing and systemizing a company, it’s because I know where many of the “how-to” answers come from. There’s a great story in the Old Testament about a man named Jethro, the Sheik of Midian. I tells how he taught a great prophet...

Death Of A Salesman

death of salesman
My wife and I are movie buffs, and this past week we decided to watch the old film classic, Death of a Salesman.  I can tell you, the homemade popcorn was the only highlight of watching such a depressing story. However, it did spark the idea for this week’s...

Systems versus Big Brother Part 3

Systems versus Big Brother Part 3
This last of three blogs, Systems versus Big Brother Part 3 hopes to win over some who still believe business systemization is too rigid. Experiencing daily chaos in a business should be all an owner needs to become a believer in quality control systems. Sustainable...