“Traction” Series Part 5: Data

“Only factual information can provide the basis for productive discussion and decision-making.” ~Gino Wickman   In continuation of our blog series inspired by Gino Wickman’s “Traction” this week we will be looking at The Data Component. Our last post covered The...

“Traction” Series Post 4: The People Component

“An entrepreneur’s lust needs to be counterbalanced with a manager’s prudence and discipline.” ~Gino Wickman   In continuation of our blog series covering Gino Wickman’s “Traction” this week we will be looking at The People Component. Our last post covered the...

Traction Series, Part 3: Aiming for the Bullseye

“Please all, and you will please none.” -Aesop In continuation of our blog series covering Gino Wickman’s Traction, this week we will address the Marketing component of the Vision/Traction Organizer (V/TO). Our last post covered establishing clear goals,...

Traction Series, Part 2: Do You Have Clear Goals?

“Goals are set to be achieved.” -Gino Wickman, Traction In continuation of our blog series covering Gino Wickman’s Traction, this week we will address the Vision/ Traction Organizer (V/TO) portion of the text. Our last post covered how to establish your core focus and...

Traction Series, Part 1: Evaluate Your Business’s Core Focus

“Clarify your vision and you will make better decisions about people, processes, finances, strategies and customers.” -Gino Wickman, Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business As recommended in Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman, it is always...

How Small Businesses Can Keep Shipping Costs Low

  “Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” -Peter Drucker Shipping Costs & Your Bottom Line While trying to keep costs low and profits high, your small business will implement efficiency measures to save time,...