I was in Vancouver during the last weekend of the 2010 Winter Olympics. I have to say I was really impressed by the city’s organization, appearance, and performance quality. But most of all, I was impressed with how they handled themselves professionally and creatively to overcome shortcomings and criticism of the winter games.
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2010 Winter Olympics – A model for handling business obstacles and failures
Posted by ScottK under MarketingFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5167 days ago
Fire Your Customers – When the customer isn’t right, show him the door
Posted by ScottK under Customer ServiceFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5176 days ago
We have all heard the conventional wisdom that “the customer is always right” and “we exist to serve our customers,” but what if you have a customer that is so bad that his association with you damages your business? I say fire him.
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How to network for your business?
Posted by ScottK under SalesFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5182 days ago
Networking is one of those things that doesn’t come easy or natural to everyone. Who do you talk to? What do I say? How do I approach people? How long should it take? These are a few of many questions I hear about networking.
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From Chaos to Clarity – A Theory of Constraints True Story
Posted by ScottK under StrategyFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5196 days ago
Learn how the Theory of Constraints was used to improve a manufacturing company's cash flow and profitability. This case study is based on a real project.
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Are Business Plans Useful?
Posted by ScottK under StartupsFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5199 days ago
So what’s the deal with business plans? Do they serve a real purpose or is it simply a document people need to fulfill loan requirements?
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