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Efficient… Or Effective?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Steve Buelow

A few thousand years ago, a powerful and wealthy young man made the observation to the effect that... as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. He knew that…

As Fun As A Trip To The Dentist…

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Okay, quick... what was the first thought that came into your mind when you read that title? A) Peace B) Joy C) Happiness D) Excitement What... you say? You don't…

All The Same…? Part II

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Okay, so yesterday I introduced you to an expert (consultant) who makes his living going from live presentation to live presentation, lecturing business groups on his theory that live presentations…

Is It Time For A Change…? Part II

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Return with me now to those thrilling thoughts of yesterday... You will remember that I had met an independent insurance agent who once had a dominating presence in his local…

Is It Time For A Change…? Part I

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Recently, I was speaking with an independent insurance agent who is feeling the effects of the self-serve internet age. They have traditionally carried a fairly significant mass-advertising budget, but now…

Value Vs. Values… Part 2

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Steve Buelow

A decade ago, 'Corporate Mission Statements' were all the rage. Much thought, countless hours and tens of thousands... wait, hundreds of thousands... no, HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS were spent…

Value Vs. Values… Part 1

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Earlier today, I heard yet another radio commercial espousing a local company's unwavering commitment to providing 'value' for their customers. Of course, this carries as much weight as the myriad…

Unlikely Competitors… Part IV

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Competition that is right out front is pretty easy to identify. These are other service businesses that provide similar solutions to exactly the same challenges that we address with our clients.…

Unlikely Competitors… Part III

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Steve Buelow

If you manufacture computer screens... or coffee cups, step ladders... or any other product from feather dusters to construction equipment... it's pretty easy to figure out where your main competition…

Unlikely Competitors… Part II

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Steve Buelow

"So... who is our biggest competitor?" That was the question I asked my team twenty-something years ago. And the answers flowed freely... naming every other staffing company of merit within…