During the recession, Nicole came in to her family’s company, HM Manufacturing thinking she was going to learn the family business and bring it to a whole new level. Little did she know in the midst of this recession she would be bringing not just a new level to HM Manufacturing but a whole … Continue reading “Recession Brings Renaissance for HM Manufacturing”
HM Manufacturing is on the verge of collapse and the business needs to find a way to survive. The good news is that today, HM Manufacturing is once again on a growth trajectory. Nicole Wolter, daughter of the company’s founder, came in to a business that was on life support. If things didn’t turn around … Continue reading “How HM Manufacturing Survived Then Thrived”
One of the greatest risks to your business can be hidden in plain sight, as my client, HM Manufacturing found out. This is a story I believe is important to tell. All too many times I have heard of companies, good companies, driven into severe hardship and even put out of business because of the … Continue reading “HM Manufacturing: Back from the brink”
At the time of this writing, the Mega Millions Jackpot has reached a record $1.6 Billion and the Powerball is over $600 Million. If you are a business owner you should be getting your tickets now! Ok, I realize that in the grand scheme of things the lottery is a poor investment. You have a … Continue reading “Why Every Business Owner Should Play The Lottery”
Unemployment is at an all-time low. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the national average is now 3.7% which is the lowest rate since 1969. That means there’s some facts you are going to have to face: Employees are going to be hard to come by for probably the next 2-5 years Good candidates … Continue reading “Hurting for Talent? Here’s What You Can Do About It.”
Even if you were right would you continue an argument that could cost you a customer or even worse, your business? When we are rational we would say no. But an exchange I saw online today reminds me that people are not rational and with social media somebody is always watching. This morning a friend … Continue reading “Being Right Not Always Best Choice”
Some of us had friends when we were little who were different from the rest. They were always there for us and were always willing to play our games or share our toys. It didn’t matter if it was day or night. They were always at the ready. Our parents may have given us odd … Continue reading “It’s Time For You to Get Rid Of Your Imaginary Friend”
Success gurus have it all figured out, right? That is why it seems that only the success gurus seem to be driving in the nice cars and living in the expensive houses? My father used to say casinos weren’t built on the winnings of the gamblers who played there. You say to yourself, “If I … Continue reading “Your Success is a Lie”
There is a country song called “Life is a Dance” and one of the lines in it goes something like this, “Life is a dance, sometimes you lead and sometimes you follow.” This one line made me stop and think how true this statement is. As leaders, business owners, human beings we must learn how … Continue reading “Sometimes You Lead Sometimes You Follow”
It’s Groundhog Day! If you are a Bill Murray fan like me you might remember a little movie he starred in a few years back called Groundhog Day. Bill played Phil Conners, a weatherman sent to Puxatony, Pennsylvania, to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities. A sudden snowstorm hits and Phil is trapped in town … Continue reading “What’s Your Groundhog Day?”