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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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Lonely At The Top

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Lonely At The Top

Lonely At The Top

I have been blessed with a long and storied career in business.  I have found business to be very challenging.  And, thank God, I have also found it to be very rewarding.

But, I have also found it to be very lonely at the top.  Here’s why: When you are the leader of the organization, sometimes it’s hard to find the right person to talk to.

Is This You?

Let’s say you are a Controller or CFO.  An Executive Director.  ...

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17
FEB
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Categories: Blog, Business Consulting, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Startups, Innovate, Leadership, Management, Marketing

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Sweet Tea and Economics

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Sweet Tea and Economics

Sweet Tea and Economics

This article could have also been titled A False Sense of Security.  But hopefully you’ll understand the title selection in a bit.

Sweet Tea

When I was a kid, I would enjoy an annual pilgrimage to my parent’s home state – Arkansas.  I would enjoy my grandmother’s freshly-boiled sweet corn, french fries, fried okra, and all other types of Southern comfort food.  But what I didn’t enjoy so much were grandpa’s fresh shot, squirrel and dumplings.  I didn’t like ...

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10
JAN
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Categories: Blog, Business Consulting, Business Development, Business Startups, Innovate, Leadership, Management, Management Action Items

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Tools

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Tools

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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19
AUG
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Categories: Blog, Business Consulting, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Process, Business Startups, Management, Problem solving

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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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Excellence As An Ideal

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Excellence As An Ideal

Excellence As An Ideal

Something’s amiss.  Sometime, in a galaxy far, far away, something changed.

As far back as I can remember, we were equipped for excellence.  The pursuit of perfection.  Excellence as an ideal.  I seemingly and simultaneously straddle two generations: The Baby Boomers and Generation X.  It depends upon who you ask.  It depends upon what chart you look up.

I was born in the summer of 1965 – my birthday often falling on the last day of the school year.

Things ...

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27
MAY
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Categories: Blog, Leadership, Management

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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
0

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

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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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10
DEC
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Categories: Case Studies

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It’s Not So Taxing to Scale your Business – a Case Study

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It’s Not So Taxing to Scale your Business – a Case Study

It’s not so taxing to scale your business

Debra’s business had grown over the years.  Everyone and every business reaches a point of diminishing returns.  In business, increased activity can become a plateau.  This same plateau often results in an eventual decline.

The conundrum

With a burgeoning tax practice, Debra (the Founder of RD Tax Service) was maxed out.  You see, when you provide great service, it is natural for people to refer to you.  Clients would refer additional clients.  Those clients would ...

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7
NOV
0

Categories: Case Studies

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