9 Qualities Of Truly Confident People

by | Oct 14, 2013 | blog

First things first: Confidence is not bravado, or swagger, or an overt pretense of bravery. Confidence is not some bold or brash air of self-belief directed at others. Confidence is quiet: It’s a natural expression of ability, expertise, and self-regard. I’m fortunate...

Want to Win? Get Your Org in Shape

by | Sep 10, 2013 | blog

Every organization is made up of unique individuals who want to express themselves and make their voices heard. They don’t want to be put in a box, or a category, or work in an organization that is so structured it stifles their ability to grow. However, the idea that...

Making It Work During Downturn

by | Sep 10, 2013 | blog

Layoffs are not the only, or even the best, way to manage labour costs during a downturn in your business cycle. One of the most important line items any user of financial statements looks at is the cost of labour. From the owner- manager’s point of view, lowering...

Creating Competitive Advantage

by | Aug 29, 2013 | blog

  Yes, you can compete with the big guys but you have to do it on quality and service. Most small businesses operate in what economists call a perfectly competitive market. By that, they mean no single company is big enough to set prices because of the intense...