Preparing for the Change in Seasons and the Next Quarter

The fall season is a time for change, both in scenery and in our goals and priorities. Warm, sunny weather turns into colder temperatures and more rain. It’s a time for preparation. If you have a home or business, then it’s time to winterize and think about safety. It’s an opportunity to rake the rainbowContinue reading “Preparing for the Change in Seasons and the Next Quarter”

Do Businesses Celebrate Occasions Too Early?

Have you noticed that before you have the chance to put away your beach gear and barbecue, Halloween decorations are already in the stores? Or have you found discount Halloween candy nearby the early Christmas promo items? If you can’t remember which holiday is coming up, or you procrastinate over buying seasonal items, businesses seemContinue reading “Do Businesses Celebrate Occasions Too Early?”

Business Review: Insights into Food and Service

What do you think of when you dine at a restaurant with excellent food and service? Do you look forward to a wonderful experience? You’re likely hoping to enjoy some delicious food with good company. You’re not likely to go to dinner wearing a Consultant hat (figuratively speaking) and analyze what you see with consultantContinue reading “Business Review: Insights into Food and Service”

How a Positive Attitude Makes You Money

Believe it: how you see yourself and the world around you affects what makes you money. It is crucial to have a positive attitude if you want to take the next step in your personal growth and expand your wallet. Having a positive mindset will affect your income, appearance, friends, and actions. Attitude of gratitudeContinue reading “How a Positive Attitude Makes You Money”

Business Ideas: Unexpected Inspiration

A great business idea can have an unexpected origin. Today, “teddy bear” is a household word. Prior to 1902, it was not. Many years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a black bear while on a hunting trip. A cartoonist read about the president’s refusal to shoot a bear in 1902 and drew aContinue reading “Business Ideas: Unexpected Inspiration”