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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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JAN
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Categories: Accelerate, Blog, Business Consulting, Business Growth, Innovate, Leadership, Management, Management Action Items, Problem solving

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Talking About Your Competition!

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Talking About Your Competition!

Talking About Your Competition!

When you mention your competition, you advertise for them.  The more you message your competition, the more “top of mind” they become.

So, pardon the direct advisory, but stop talking about your competition!

Why Do You Do It?

It kind of makes sense when you think about it.  Business owners, organizations, etc. tend to talk about their competition in an attempt to differentiate themselves.  At face value, this makes sense.  The trouble is, they don’t do it from a position ...

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JAN
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Categories: Blog, Business Consulting, Business Development, Business Growth, Innovate, Marketing

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The Deliverable in Action – a Case Study

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The Deliverable in Action – a Case Study

The Deliverable in Action

We met Padraic and Sandy back in May 2014.  They had a start up company.

With experience in hospitality and a heart for serving others, they had launched Catering on Time.

They were open for business and ready to serve.

 Getting Started in Business

Let’s face it: getting started in business is tough.

I read a quote where Bloomberg reported that 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months.

When starting out in business, it’s often helpful ...

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DEC
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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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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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Ready to Engage

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Ready to Engage

Ready to Engage?

In a preceding article, Business Consulting – Then and Now, we made the case for cutting-edge business advisory.  We finished with the question: Are you ready to engage?  Generally speaking, the answer is usually “Yes!”

  1. “Yes, let’s go!”
  2. “Yes, I would like to, but … things are slow right now and I need to close a few more deals so I can build some cash to start work.”
  3. “Yes, I would like to, but ...
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OCT
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Categories: Blog, Business Consulting, Business Growth, Business Process, Business Process Consulting, Business Startups, Leadership, Management

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Go To Plan

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Go To Plan

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