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Top 5 Things Restricting Your Workflow
Business Management
Let's talk about workflow.
I want you to picture in your mind a simple garden hose. It is about fifty feet long. Green. Coiled up on the side of your house or building. It is attached to the structure at the spigot.
When you turn…

A Guide for Finding Employees
Business Management
Do you need more employees right now? Chances are that you do. I'm constantly speaking with business owners, and almost all are lamenting that they can't find enough qualified help these days.
Many businesses are in a pickle. During the…

Pulling the Trigger on Termination
Business ManagementOver the last month or so, I've been on a few phone calls with shop owners that have been struggling with the idea on when to pull the trigger on termination for an employee.
They know they need to do it, but the fear of the unknown governs…

Excellence Is In The Next Five Minutes
Apparel Decorators OnlyDid you know that "excellence is in the next five minutes"?
When you are doing something, how much thought are you giving to the actual effort you give it?
Is that the absolute BEST email you can write, or are you just firing something…

Fundamental Skills Predict Final Outcomes
Apparel Decorators OnlyHow are your shop's core fundamental skills?
Somewhere along the way, many decorated apparel industry businesses have lost the fact that their level of ability to complete core tasks with predictable excellence drives their level of craftsmanship.
Yep.…

Help Wanted – Finding the Right People for Your Shop
Apparel Decorators OnlyOne burning question that I keep reading continuously in industry forums is “I need to hire some staff, where do I find these people?” Shops often start off small, one person operations. The business owner has the driving passion for…