Vendors Deserve Thanks Too!
THE UNSUNG HEROS
Once again, the Holidays are upon us. Family and friends gather together, and you are showing your gratitude to your employees and customers alike. But wait, aren’t we forgetting someone here? This is a great time to thank your vendors. That’s right, your vendors, the...
Dependence on Tech Crutches Threatens our Cognitive Abilities
CUT & PASTE, AND THE LIKE WHAT? BIRD
Long before the advent of the smartphones permanently attached to the end of our arms, we had to use our brains to solve problems. We had to give our undivided attention to a book or a lecture to discover a solution. Our brains had to function! We’d be forced to...
With a Little Help from Our Friends at USF
WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
We had the honor of presenting to the MBAs at the University of San Francisco. Professor Thomas Maier gives a unique class on business modeling, research, and development where students form into teams and become their own virtual “consulting” firms. But that’s where...
Problem Solving, Barefoot Style: 5 Steps to Approach Any Problem
The success of the Barefoot Wine brand is living testimony to the problem-solving methods Bonnie Harvey and I employed in our early days. You can use these same methods to help overcome the problems your business faces on its journey from start-up to build-up and from...
To Succeed in Business, Delegation is Not a Choice, it’s a Requirement
We like to say, “Do what you do best, and delegate the rest!” That sort of flies in the face of, “If you want it done right, do it yourself.” Is there a middle ground that gives you the time you need to focus on moving the company forward using your best skill sets...
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