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from John Ellsworth
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Why Aren’t You Dancing in the Rain?November 12, 2024 - 12:28 pm
What Is Your Next Step?October 30, 2024 - 9:59 pm
Are You Facing Adversity?October 16, 2024 - 7:43 pm
How Can I Decide?September 21, 2024 - 1:37 pm
What Do I Do Now?September 10, 2024 - 5:39 pm
Controlling Your Production Costs
I remember reading an article in Inc. magazine written by Adam Hanft that was entitled, “The Risk of Doing Nothing.”
How Well Are You Prepared?
The number one question we all should be asking is, “Am I prepared?” What an amazing difference it can make to be just step ahead in the thought process on dealing with change. This was clearly stated by steel magnate Charles M. Schwab.
MAXIMIZING YOUR MANAGEMENT SUCCESS
Do you ever have that feeling that your neighbors or brother-in-law seem to be doing better than you in certain areas of their operation? I think everyone has felt that at some point. The more significant question, however, assuming that might be partly true is: “Why?” What is their advantage over the way you normally operate?
What? High Interest Returns on your Money?
Ever wonder how to boost your interest earnings, especially with rates that banks pay you being so low? Granted, you may earn about 0.10% on any balances left in your account. Why not earn it another way?
Good Times Require Discipline, Too!
Former Green Bay Packers Coach Vince Lombardi stated, “Winning is not a sometime thing – it’s an all-the-time thing.” We are currently facing a difficult situation in the dairy industry today. As I write this column, we are enjoying some higher milk prices. However, by the time you read this article, we could very well be seeing lower prices again. While I hope that is not the case, it is always a possibility.
The Virtues of Speed
For a fascinating example of speed and action combined, just watch what happens in the pits at an Indy car race. As outlined in Fast Company’s book “The Rules of Business,” there are four primary rules that guide both the driver and his pit crew in their respective roles.