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Jungle Fighting

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Jungle Fighting

I remember when I first heard the term ‘jungle fighting.’  It was many years ago.

During my career, I served in various organizations as the Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer, as well as General Manager.

And, I would say for providential purposes, I was called to serve during some very challenging times.  Both, in terms of a company’s development and the overall economy.

It’s Lonely At The Top

I was having lunch one day with the partner of a CPA firm.  I was ...

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7
DEC
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Categories: Blog, Business Development, Business Growth, Leadership, Management, Management Action Items, Problem solving, Startups

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Business Alchemy

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Business Alchemy

Business Alchemy

If you’re here, chances are you came from the article My Quest – The Secret to Business Success .  If you haven’t read this article, I invite you to read it first – then return and follow-up with this read.

Have you ever wondered if there was a secret to business success?  Is there something key that every successful business knows or does?

Have you ever wondered why some businesses just take off?  And others just kind of limp along?

Additionally, ...

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7
NOV
0

Categories: Business Consulting, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Startups, Management, Startups

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The Business Cycle

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The Business Cycle

The Business Cycle

In the cycle of life, a plateau is called maturity.  The cycle of life is this: birth, growth, maturity, decline, and then ….

The business cycle follows this same natural cycle.  Start-up, growth, maturity (e.g., a plateau), decline.  Left unto itself, your business or organization is likely going to follow that natural progression.

Ask your typical entrepreneur.  Start-up is fun.  Growth is pretty cool.  Plateaus and declines – not so much.

The Dreaded Plateau

You and your organization are somewhere in the ...

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19
DEC
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Categories: Blog, Business Cycle, Business Growth, Business Process, Business Startups, Innovate, Leadership, Management, Problem solving, Startups

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Thoughts on Thanksgiving

What are your earliest recollections of Thanksgiving?

Many of us may recall the stories of The Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, Pilgrims, and Squanto.  That first celebration was in 1621.

Our first president, George Washington, issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789.  In 1817, New York became the first state to declare and celebrate Thanksgiving as an official holiday.

But, the United States of America didn’t recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday until the first celebration in 1863.  I have included President Abraham ...

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21
NOV
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Categories: Blog, Business Growth, Business Startups, Startups

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Hard Work At Work

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Hard Work At Work

Hard Work At Work

At Blue Elevator™, our collective history has put us in touch with hundreds – even thousands of individuals – and the businesses they represent.

Some might ask, “What’s the secret to success?”

And here’s the secret: there is no secret.  It’s hard work.  Working smart, yes – but also working hard.

Hard Work At Work – Illustration

So, this is why we thought we would share with you what hard work looks like.

To illustrate this point, I have the distinct honor ...

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10
JUL
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Categories: Accelerate, Business Development, Business Growth, Startups

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Hard Work

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Hard Work

Hard Work

In one of our Membership articles, we provided our Member clients one of Blue Elevator™’s secret formulas for success in business.  Whereas we won’t spill those beans here, we do want to provide you with another secret.

It is the secret of hard work.  And that being: hard work is a limiting reagent.

I learned the concept of a limiting reagent from my high school chemistry teacher (i.e., thank you, Mrs. Connie Grosse).  I will summarize it here.  A limiting reagent ...

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18
JUN
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Categories: Blog, Business Consulting, Business Growth, Business Startups, Leadership, Management Action Items, Startups

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The Journey of Business

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The Journey of Business

The Journey of Business

Starting and growing a business is a lot like taking a long journey on foot.  There are many parallels:

  • Every journey is different (e.g., destination).
  • And, every person who undertakes a journey is different.
  • As a result, every trek is different: the terrain, the seasons, the weather, etc.
  • Things are always changing.
  • You will encounter many challenges and obstacles along the way.
  • You can’t stay in one place too long.
  • It is impossible to carry everything you will need on your back.

On Destinations …

A ...

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9
JAN
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Categories: Accelerate, Blog, Business Consulting, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Startups, Innovate, Replicate, Startups

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SALY

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SALY

SALY

A short title, yes.  But, it’s a short title with big implications.

What is SALY?

SALY is not the name of your sister, mother, wife, or girlfriend.  After all, it’s not even spelled correctly.

SALY is simple: It stands for Same As Last Year.

Where did SALY Come From?

SALY is a term I came across ages ago when I was discharging my duties as a CPA.  I was privileged to work with a firm called Coopers & Lybrand – a Big Eight firm.  Back ...

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29
NOV
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Categories: Blog, Business Growth, Business Process, Business Process Consulting, Business Startups, Management, Management Action Items, Startups

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Vision and Leadership and Effectiveness – Oh My!

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Vision and Leadership and Effectiveness – Oh My!

Vision and Leadership and Effectiveness – Oh My!

Vision and leadership and effectiveness are the proverbial lions and tigers and bears of business and life.  All are big things in and of themselves – even more so, when taken together.  Whether you are a student, a solo entrepreneur, or the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, all these are necessary for success.

Vision

Vision is where you want to go.  Every successful endeavor must have an end goal in mind.

Where there is no ...

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2
OCT
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Categories: Blog, Business Process, Business Process Consulting, Business Startups, Management, Management Action Items, Startups

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The Top 10 Objections to Business Consulting

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The Top 10 Objections to Business Consulting

Business Consulting?

Most people won’t say they object to business consulting.  But, in the dark recesses of their minds, there are usually some common objections.

The list below covers some general reasons why people talk themselves out of business consulting.  In fairness, many of these objections could be based upon past experiences.  However, Blue Elevator™ is pleased to be able to offer our unique approach as a counterpoint in each of these instances.

1.  Why should I pay a ...

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18
FEB
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Categories: Business Development, Business Growth, Business Process, Business Process Consulting, Business Startups, Startups

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