Category Archives: Business Acumen

5 Steps to Creating a Unique Strategic Vision

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

Today, companies struggle to consistently increase sales and profits faster than the overall market. In too many cases, these companies lack a unique strategic vision that would differentiate the company and its products and services from the competition. Instead, their … Continue reading →

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Operations – The Five Daily Fundamentals

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

Most companies still provide a tangible product or service. This means that companies need to have operations employing people to produce the product, deliver the product, or provide the service. These operations are essential to great customer service and building … Continue reading →

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What Does a Buyer Want?

Posted on March 1, 2016 by

I recently interviewed a professional buyer at a customer company who was looking to move into a sales role for our company. I asked how she would use her current experience as a buyer to be a better salesperson. Her … Continue reading →

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Don’t Upsell…Right Sell

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

“Would you like to supersize your order?” As I wrote previously (“Do You Want Fries With That?” – An Opportunity for Profitable Growth), upselling can bring additional value to our customers, create additional sales and profits, and cement our relationships … Continue reading →

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Lead With Questions

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

As leaders, we often have an employee come to us with an issue or problem. As “make it happen” managers, we then focus on getting the problem solved and getting it done as quickly as possible. Thus, we take charge, … Continue reading →

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6 Steps to a Successful Team Project

Posted on August 4, 2015 by

Today, more than ever, employees need to be able to work in teams as businesses try to solve every more difficult tasks. Alas, many team projects start off with high hopes and ambitious targets only to end up with diminished … Continue reading →

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Get to the Front Lines

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

Undercover Boss has become a hit TV series by showing big corporate bosses going undercover and discovering the reality of the work lives of their employees. As leaders, we do not need to go undercover; we just need to get … Continue reading →

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