The Business Owner’s Dilemma

The Business Owners Dilemma
What is the business owner’s dilemma that keeps many from attaining their goals? It’s a common predicament, keeping most entrepreneurs from realizing their vision of freedom and financial independence. The dilemma for entrepreneurs is, they see a new opportunity...

The Pain of Being Average

Pain of Being Average
What plagues most small business owners, the world over, is the pain of being average!  But “average” is a preventable condition. Just a few weeks ago, I heard a gospel minister discuss the reality that, “When we don’t pursue our best, and we settle for average, there...

100% System of Cleanliness – 5s

100% System of Cleanliness
What is the 100% System of Cleanliness? In short, it is a system that insures EVERY item used in a business has a well-established and labeled location. More importantly, when the item is NOT in use, the return to its established location by end of day/shift, is...

Darn Near Perfect Business

Darn Near Perfect Business
What would be a “darn near perfect” business to own? Most owners would envision a business that would run without them having to be there. Moreover, a profitable growing business that allows the owner to come and go whenever they please. Yep, that’s tantamount to...

Continual Resistance to Disorder

Continual Resistance to Disorder
The continual resistance to disorder should be the focus of every business. However, victory belongs only to those willing to resist disorder in the face of all opposition, and the temptation to put SALES before SERVICE. A new business owner in the 1990’s, my focus...

Stop the Chaos in Your Business

Stop the Chaos in Your Business
To stop the chaos in your business you must first acknowledge your business is in it! It’s true, “DENIAL is not just a river in Egypt!” Denial is a symptom of pride. Something a leader must control, in order to lead others to the promised land of order. To be blunt,...