My Late Aunt Marge & the Art of Conversation
No matter your skill in conversation, you can improve. Start by focusing on the other person. That alone can go a long way.
What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?
Sears was the former Amazon just about 100 years ago, growing 50-fold within a decade with its world-famous catalog and then transforming from a mailing company to a brick-and-mortar giant.
Competition – Or Are They?
It might just pay to remember that your relationship network is one of your most valuable assets. Can you find ways to collaborate for win-win success?
Which Business Best Practices Do Top Notch Trusted Advisors See?
In my ProVisors ODAM (Ontario-hosted Distributors and Manufacturers group – don’t you love the play on words?) meeting this month, we discussed business best practices we’ve seen with our manufacturing and distribution clients.
Are You Reshoring?
Where are you sourcing from currently? Don't just jump on the new bandwagon of reshoring but you should give your total cost of ownership a second look as well as dig into your customers' expectations and sourcing impacts.
What is Walmart Doing?
It is always a good idea to stay up-to-speed with what the leaders are doing in the industry. Who do you follow?
What are the Best Referrals You’ve Received?
What stands out in your mind as the most valuable introduction, resource or help provided by your colleagues and contacts?
My ProVisors Ontario Group’s 5 Year Anniversary and Amazing Connections
Take stock of your connections. I bet you know more people than you realize.
Speed to Delivery: Goods Movements’ High Tech Future
Lisa Anderson was invited to be a panelist at the upcoming Southern California Transportation Summit to discuss “Farm to Table: Transportation’s High Tech Future”.
Electric Cars Surge in Investment by BIG & Interesting Names
Whether we have anything to do with electric cars, we should pay attention. Noticing where investments are flowing can be quite critical as it will impact your business in one way or another.