“It’s cyclical.” This statement applies to so much in our world. From interest rates to fashion trends, from climate to markets, so much of what we see, hear, do, say, and feel is cyclical. In meeting with commercial bankers recently, here are some of the points I took special note of in the conversation: Many […]
Elasticity is an economic term that assesses the change in demand of a good or service relative to changes in other factors, such as price, consumer income, or supply. Goods and services are said to be elastic when they are more sensitive to changes in other factors. Examples of elastic products and/or services would be new […]
Networking…it is critical to the success of many businesses. Numerous companies have become global juggernauts just by being a networking platform (Ref. LinkedIn, Facebook.) “Social Media” is built on connecting people in one way or another. However, nothing replaces person to person interaction. Recently, the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA) hosted a conference in Regina. It […]
It has been said that whoever enters the room with the greatest intentionality will win. While I disagree emphatically with any win-lose proposition in business, the heart of the message shines through: intention wins the day! What type of growth has your business experienced over the last 5 years? Was it intentional, or did it […]
Where are you looking? As an entrepreneur, there are numerous issues clamoring for your attention. Which ones get your time and focus? If your business is a vehicle hurtling down the highway, where are you sitting in the vehicle and where are you looking? Driver’s Seat The now defunct automaker, Pontiac, once used the tag […]