Assessing a Business
Ask and Listen A key tool in assessing a business is diagnostic interviewing. This is a process of asking questions and then carefully listening to the answers. W. Edwards Deming, the man who helped...
View ArticleThe Unemployed and Underemployed
I have been both unemployed and underemployed. It is a pretty scary situation that has you asking “what do I do now?” While I can’t fix the situation, I have some ideas based on my own experience that...
View ArticleDefining the Future
Everyone has their own perspective and method of doing things. The same is true of organizations. This is known as culture. Another term to describe these beliefs, habits, and traditions is known as...
View ArticleChallenging Uncertainty
Recently, I have written about defining the future, being unemployed, and underemployed. Having a good insurance policy on avoiding these difficult challenges would be a good idea. However, buying a...
View ArticleBack to Basics
I just looked the date of my last blog post and thought I better let everybody know that I am still writing and creating. A lot has happened over the last few months so I’ll quickly get you up to date...
View ArticleBusiness Resources – Unemployed
I just added some new content to the site for the unemployed. It offers some resources and suggestions on finding your new direction. While not an all-inclusive to do list, I provided some thoughts on...
View ArticleStarting a New Business
Where do you start the process of figuring out how to start a new business? The best place to start is with you. A good reference is Richard Bolles’ book What Color is My Parachute. While this is a...
View ArticleThe Self-Employment Option
When you can’t find a job, self-employment becomes an option. The big question is what kind of a business should you start? There are lots of choices so you need to really do your homework. One of the...
View ArticleCoaches Can Help
Business and life can be a lonely journey. How often have you thought how nice it would be to have someone to give you advice and support in making tough decisions and keeping your business on the...
View ArticleAging and Retirement Challenges
Aging and retirement is supposed to be the time to relax and enjoy after the result of years of hard work. Don’t we wish it were that easy? Even if you are one of the lucky ones who planned and saved...
View ArticleSeniors Need to Know
There are five key things that seniors need to know as they prepare for their retirement and the later phases of their life. The problem is they may think about these issues but fail to get the help...
View ArticleElder Care Planning
Before you can develop a meaningful plan for elder care you need to carefully assess each situation. The assessment should begin with opening up the lines of communication with your elders. They may...
View ArticleRetirement Risk
Boomers are struggling to save for retirement. This is one of the reasons for writing Navigating Retirement and the Challenges of Aging. Here are some facts revealing the hole they have dug. Only 43%...
View ArticleHealth Insurance Deadlines
The Affordable Care Act more commonly called Obama care has some changes kicking effective October 1st that impact both individuals and businesses. Individuals: If you have health insurance through an...
View ArticleRetiring Boomers Translates to Big Opportunities for CPAs
Changing demographics created by baby boomers represent big opportunities for CPAs. There are 10,000 boomers hitting retirement age each day and they need help in a lot of areas. While financial...
View ArticleBlue Ocean Strategy
What is Blue Ocean Strategy and why should I care about? My simple answer is that it is a strategy consisting of differentiation and lower cost which embraces the entire system of activities within a...
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