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Tools

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Tools

The typical business consultant sells business tools.  Like a hardware store sells hammers, business consultants sell business tools.

The challenge is that all too often, the consultant’s hammer is often heralded as the “cure all” for all business ailments.

Most people have the common sense to know that a hammer will not saw wood, drill holes, or router a decorative edge on a piece of wood.  It is used for driving nails.

But when it comes to business, neither the business malady nor ...

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The Problem with Self Reflection

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The Problem with Self Reflection

Dedication

This article is dedicated to all present and future clients of Blue Elevator™.  Business is a tough sport.  And sparingly, there are few courageous enough to embark on the ongoing process of rigorous business advisory.  You have taken the road less traveled by.  This article is dedicated to you.

The Problem With Self Reflection

There is a problem with self reflection.  The very exercise itself is almost guaranteed to reveal an opportunity to improve.

Why the Trouble?

Reflecting back on the past several years, ...

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Problem Solving in Business

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Problem Solving in Business

Problem Solving in Business

One of my first real jobs was serving as a product merchandiser for Knudsen Dairies here in Southern California.  This would be a summer job after graduating from high school before starting my freshman year as a business student at Cal State University, Fullerton.

And, since my duties would involve daily driving to any number of grocery stores, I would need a reliable vehicle to get from place to place.  And, since my high school whip was a ...

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Go To Plan

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Go To Plan

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Is All Money Created Equal?

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Is All Money Created Equal?

Is All Money Created Equal?

Is all money created equal?  If you think money is money – think again.  Whether for personal reasons or for your business, do your best to establish some level of a cash reserve.  Call it a “rainy day” fund, a reserve account, etc.  Something is better than nothing – and more is better than less.

Establishing A Cash Reserve – Why?

Into every life (or in every business), a little rain must fall.  You will appreciate establishing a ...

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