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If You Punch Your Horses, You Are a Loser and You Will Be Disqualified

by Alison Hoffman On Aug 20, 2021 (Aug 20, 2021)

Didn’t you love the Olympics coverage of all the equestrian events? What? You didn’t see any? No surprise, really. Unless you are seeking them out, it would be difficult to […]

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The Harvest “8 Buckets?”

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 20, 2021 (Aug 20, 2021)

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Realistic Job Preview

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Aug 17, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Realistic Job Preview Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Massachusetts called the other day to tell me that his new highly-paid Controller resigned his position after only eight days […]

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Don’t Keep Digging That Hole of “Sunk Costs”

by Alison Hoffman On Aug 12, 2021 (Aug 13, 2021)

I recently had a discussion with a client about paving material choices for a large, old property with many beautiful existing gardens (it is now a non-profit enterprise) that receives […]

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Consistent Processes Are Key to Business Success

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 12, 2021 (Aug 12, 2021)

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Fitness for Duty Exams

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Aug 10, 2021 (Aug 10, 2021)

Fitness for Duty Exams Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Florida called the other day to let me know that one of her key field employees injured himself over […]

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How Does Your Business Compare?

by Alison Hoffman On Aug 4, 2021

How well is your company doing compared to your peers? Are you in the top 5 percent? If so, your company might be worth more than others. Think about this […]

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Are You Estimating & Pricing Your Work Correctly?

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Aug 3, 2021

   

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A Coaching Mindset

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Aug 3, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

A Coaching Mindset Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Florida called me the other day to express increased frustration with his employees’ ineffective job performance.   Throughout the conversation, […]

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Don’t Let Distracted Thinking Run Your Business…Or Your Life!

by Alison Hoffman On Jul 28, 2021

Last Sunday afternoon I was driving with my husband in a big parking lot and came extremely close to hitting not one but TWO individuals. I’m sure you’re not surprised […]

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Essential EPLI Components

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jul 27, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Essential EPLI Components Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Arizona called me the other day to talk about his Company’s policies, procedures, and employee handbook.  His underlying intent was […]

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What Keeps You Up at Night?!

by Bill Arman On Jul 23, 2021 (Jul 27, 2021)

   

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How Are You Doing With Your Goals for 2021?

by Alison Hoffman On Jul 20, 2021

It’s been a busy season and your day-to-day activities have probably been your primary focus.  Now that we’ve hit the mid-year mark, have you looked at how you are doing […]

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That’s Why it is the First Question

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jul 20, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

That’s Why it is the First Question Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Colorado called me the other day to talk about his Company’s performance appraisal process.  By way […]

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How to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 13, 2021 (Jul 13, 2021)

   

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Disagreement is Fine, Disrespect is Not

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jul 13, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Disagreement is Fine, Disrespect is Not Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Kentucky called me the other day to talk about a recent interaction he had with one of […]

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Leaders & Owners Say Those Magic Words

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 9, 2021

   

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DON’T LET THIS BE YOU…

by Alison Hoffman On Jul 8, 2021

Just in the past two weeks I’ve spoken to several business owners who said:   “…I wish I had started thinking about this five years ago…” I wish they did too.  […]

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HOW FAR AWAY IS THAT MOUNTAIN?

by Alison Hoffman On Jul 6, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Just before we left for a Memorial Day mini-vacation, I was speaking to a business owner whose company did $1.5 million revenue in 2020.  He is planning for his exit […]

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Workers’ Compensation Policy Requirements

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jul 6, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Workers’ Compensation Policy Requirements Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Illinois called me the other day to talk about his Company’s safety program.  Despite instituting a good safety program […]

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Harvester Ed’s Free Branding Advice

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 2, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

   

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Leaders: Help Your People With Goals

by Ed Laflamme LIC On Jul 2, 2021

   

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Stay Out of the Circle

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jun 29, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Stay Out of the Circle Steven Cesare, Ph.D. A business owner from Minnesota called me the other day to talk about his leadership approach toward his fledgling management team.  As […]

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THE EXIT PLAN PROCESS

by Alison Hoffman On Jun 24, 2021 (Jul 6, 2021)

Before You Begin – Select your Exit Advisor Your exit advisor will help you identify goals and work through the process to achieve your goals. It is really important that […]

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Tips on Doing Client Walk Throughs

by admin On Jun 24, 2021 (Dec 24, 2021)

   

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