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Being ON The Business, Not In The Business

Being ON The Business, Not In The Business

We often, colloquially, say that we’re “in the business of [insert industry].” But there is a difference between being in the business and being on the business. This concept comes from a book called The E-Myth, by Michael Gerber, which is highly recommended for business owners.

You Can’t Expect Unless You Inspect

You Can’t Expect Unless You Inspect

All work, at any level in the organization, should be double-checked by somebody. That does not mean that the owner of the business should be looking over the collective shoulders of every employee in every department. That’s neither desirable nor feasible.

Work Time vs. Duration in Project Management

Work Time vs. Duration in Project Management

We want to make sure that we have plenty of time for conversations and time planned for internal company exchanges at clients’ businesses. We need to be able to send data out and get data back from the client and account for this time in our projections. Without time budgeted for this, you won’t be able to manage the project well, and things will start to fall apart!

Retainage in Creative Work

Retainage in Creative Work

This gives us enough money to get the project done and paid along the way, and our client feels like they’ve got the final say on when the project is up to their standards. They can effectively put their seal of approval on the finished product by sending that final payment.

Selling Naked

Selling Naked

Put that jacket back on, it’s not what it sounds like! Selling naked is getting into the meeting, presenting value, and teaching right off the bat. Here’s how we…