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WDF – A Three Part Series

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WDF – A Three Part Series

WDF – A Three Part Series

As I reflect back on my personal experience in five different decades, my hope is to impart wisdom from a blazed trail.

If a “blazed trail” is not a familiar term, here’s some history: The term “Blazed trail” reflects back to the days of mountain men, trail guides, etc.  These pioneers, when traversing large expanses of unfamiliar wilderness territory, would take their hatchet and “blaze” (e.g., mark) trees.  This way, future passers-by could travel with confidence ...

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Categories: Blog, Business Consulting, Business Cycle, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Process

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The Best Business Blunders

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The Best Business Blunders

The Best Business Blunders

At Blue Elevator ™, we haven’t seen it all – but we have seen a lot.  Based upon observations over the past quarter of a century, here’s a list of where typical businesses come up short.

To that end, Blue Elevator ™ is pleased to publish the “Best Business Blunders.”  Needless to say, this list is a recap of what NOT to do.

  1. The list isn’t in any sort of order.
  2. There isn’t one mistake that is any more critical ...
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Categories: Blog, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Process, Business Process Consulting, Business Startups

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Taking Inventory

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Taking Inventory

Taking inventory

The phrase “taking inventory” conjures up different ideas for different people.

At face value, “taking inventory” has an accounting flavor to it.  In fact, the first time I heard the phrase was in an accounting class at Cal State University Fullerton.  The professor shared with the class these comments.  “You guys will be doing accounting work.  However, this work should not be done in a vacuum.  You have to get out of your seats every once in a while.  You ...

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Categories: Business Development, Business Process, Business Process Consulting, Leadership, Management

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Business Process Consulting: Making Progress

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Business Process Consulting: Making Progress

Business process consulting: making progress.

This is the 4th article in the “Business Process Consulting” series published by Blue Elevator™.  The prior articles are as follows:

1) Business Process Consulting: A Primer

2) Business Process Consulting: Predicting Owner Success

3) Business Process Consulting: Getting Started

In this article, we will outline the process for making progress.  Ultimately, after the planning, it’s time ...

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Categories: Blog, Business Process, Business Process Consulting

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Business Process Consulting: Getting Started

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Business Process Consulting: Getting Started

Business process consulting: getting started.

Welcome to the next installment of the “Business Process Consulting” series by Blue Elevator™.  We are offering this series to both existing and future clients.  The precursors to this article are as follows: Business Process Consulting: A Primer and Business Process Consulting: Predicting Owner Success.

You may be someone who is planning to start a business or someone that is well under way.  In ...

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Business Process Consulting: A Primer

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Business Process Consulting: A Primer

The smart business owner will use business process consulting to maximize business success.

To create fire, everyone knows you need a spark, a fuel source, and oxygen.  If any of these things are not present, you don’t have fire.  In business, you also need three things: a worthwhile venture, a solid plan, and entrepreneurial energy.  If any of these are not present, you don’t have fire!  Business process consulting helps you make fire!

Business process consulting will help determine whether your venture ...

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Categories: Blog, Business Process, Business Process Consulting, Innovate

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Growing Too Fast?

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Growing Too Fast?

Growing Too Fast – in Sports

I’ve heard that symptoms of steroid use among athletes are injuries such as muscle tears, torn ligaments and tendons, etc.  Steroid use is, in fact, building significant gains in muscle; however, these gains in muscle are happening at a pace greater than the surrounding tendons’ and ligaments’ ability to handle the extra force being generated.

Growing Too Fast – in Business

We can draw some parallels from this when it comes to business.  For the record, steroid ...

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Categories: Accelerate, Business Growth, Business Process, Business Startups

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Momentum – Get Some

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Momentum – Get Some

Momentum – Get Some

When I was in grade school, we used to ride around the neighborhood on our bikes; they were single speed bikes.  When we got to Jr. High school, most of us “graduated” to 10-speed bikes.  What a concept.  Starting from a dead stop with a single speed bike was a big chore.  With the 10-speed bike, it was somewhat easier.

You would start out in 1st gear – then systematically move up through each gear as you gained ...

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Categories: Business Process

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