Make Every Day A Friday

Fridays for me are the best day of the week. There are several reasons for this.  First, I try not to have meetings on Friday.  Ok, maybe that’s one of the best reasons.  It’s not that I don’t like talking and meeting with people, quite the opposite.  It’s just that I don’t like it whenContinue reading “Make Every Day A Friday”

Sales Compensation & The Power of Self Selection

I recently decided we need more sales people.  That is a good thing.  It means I am confident in the demand and how our products line up in the marketplace.  If I only had more horsepower on the team, we could make more money, so it goes.  However, finding good salespeople, and good people inContinue reading “Sales Compensation & The Power of Self Selection”

Four Principles Of Business Turnarounds

I’ve done a few turnarounds: Experian, Yesmail, Maverick. I’m about to take on another one. Lots of companies are looking for help after a tough 2009. They need to turn things around or more bad things are going to happen. Here are the four main things to keep in mind when turning a business around.Continue reading “Four Principles Of Business Turnarounds”