by Art | Nov 13, 2016 | Blog
The author has several objectives in writing this book. His first objective is to provide tools and resources for the entrepreneur and business developers to build ethical and excellent companies that do what’s right and do well financially. The author notes that...
by Art | Oct 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
”Cash is King” is the mantra of many small business owners. It is true that cash is the fuel that makes a business run. It is needed to pay salaries, fund marketing programs, acquire and retain new customers, invest in equipment and facilities, pay rent, supplies and...
by Art | Oct 16, 2016 | Blog
The image of corporate America has been rapidly eroding over the past years as scandal, greed and layoffs are highlighted on the evening news. In this book the author explores what it takes for a corporation to act and engage in business in a way that aligns with the...
by Art | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
Leading Change by John P. Kotter Harvard Business School Press (1996) Leading Change was written as a follow up to an article the author wrote for the Harvard Business Review entitled “Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail”. This article received such an...
by Art | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
In November 1956, Time magazine explored a phenomenon that went by various names: “capitalism with a conscience,” “enlightened conservatism,” “people’s capitalism,” and, most popularly, “The New Conservatism.” No matter which label one preferred, the basic concept was...
by Art | Aug 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Steward Leader Stewardship of people within an organization has taken on a whole new level of meaning for me after reading Peter Block’s book Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self-Interest. Block approaches the issue of leadership, in the face of the changing...
by Art | Aug 14, 2016 | Blog
At every scale of business size—large corporation to solopreneuer, learning to forecast and budget accurately is essential to success. This free Lunch N Learn workshop is designed to ensure your grasp of the fundamentals. When you walk away, you will understand more...
by Art | Jul 14, 2016 | Blog
In Joy at Work, Dennis Bakke lays out a philosophy of what the workplace environment should be like. His book challenges entrenched management norms established in the 18th century and still firmly practiced across America. His philosophy proposes a 21st century...
by Art | Jul 13, 2016 | Blog
The Washington state legislature passed HB 2239 establishing Social Purpose Corporations on March 6, 2012. It became effective on June 7, 2012. If you care about being a steward of profits, people, partners and places, then this Washington version of the Benefit...
by Art | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog
When American Express’ OPEN Forum encouraged shoppers to participate in a new holiday? Small Business Saturday?back in 2010, they emphasized several facts still valid today. For every $100 you spend at local, independent stores, $68 returns to your community. Only $43...