Weight Loss via Peanut Butter
Ask Chunky Dave why he started his business and you will be greeted with a smile, a deep breath, and an unexpected tale of healthy eating and label-reading that culminates, rather remarkable, in a successful peanut butter business on the cusp of ‘going national’. Dave Hemming, a record producer, software trainer and father of two, […]
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything; they just make the best of eve...
A group of alumni, all highly established in their respective careers, got together for a visit with their old university professor. The conversation soon turned to complaints about the endless stress of work and life in general…Offering his guests coffee, the professor went into the kitchen and soon returned with a large pot of coffee and an eclectic assortment […]
No, I really want triangles
I’m not a parent and this is not a comment on parenting. It is a comment on running a viable and sustainable business and the importance of product/ market fit Every Tuesday morning I go to an early Pilates Class and then have coffee and breakfast at our local café. Café Sofia is one of […]
The # 1 Reason Startups Fail
I truly love working with Startups. People who are passionate about starting a business and creating a life for themselves. The Lawyer who dreams of running a yoga studio. The policewoman who plans to open a Flower Shop. Just this morning I was having a Laser Coaching Call with a prospective new client and we […]
O Marie! wherefore art thou Marie?
I really love to travel, and I have the impression most people do too. I especially enjoy the US & for many reasons. I really love the approach in the US to customer service; Real Professional Customer Service! On a recent trip to Hawaii we had the chance to experience pretty much both ends of […]
Can you guess what this is?
You may know me.I am your constant companion.I am your greatest helper; and I am your heaviest burden.I will push you onward or drag you down to failure.I am at your command.Half of the tasks you do might as well be turned over to me.I’m able to do them quickly.I’m able to do them […]
What price mistakes? What are the hidden cost of mistakes in your Business?
When I talk to my clients about reducing errors, mistakes and ultimately reducing rework they often say that if the work was checked more often there would be less mistakes. This in fact is not true. Less checking leads to higher accuracy. While this may seem counter intuitive the research shows that if for example […]
The Seven Eleven Concept; more than a convenience store
When I think of Seven Eleven I think of the 24 hour Convenience Store. Recently a friend was telling me about their theory that customers need 7 hours or 11 touch points in order to develop a relationship with a business to reach the point of making a purchase decision. Interesting idea. My friend wasn’t quite […]
Do I need an Accountant or a Bookkeeper or both?
Almost every week I am asked “Do I need an Accountant or a Bookkeeper?” Often I say “You need both” and here is why. Operating a business requires having a well-organized system for the financial records. Financial information plays a vital role in the success of a business because apart from compliance it is the […]