Reducing waste has been a mainstream topic for well over a decade at this point. This is, in part, due to better technology that has allowed us to understand the planet and our environment in more depth. However, it’s also partially due to the era of information, and that same technology allowing a larger population…
“The customer is king.” An age-old adage that business professionals learn the minute they have their first sales lesson. Whether that’s in the warmth of a cozy university classroom, or on the battlegrounds of the bullpen getting your feet wet in sales for the first time. Either way, the theory remains: the customer is the…
In an ecosystem everything is interdependent. If any one variable changes; the entire system is affected. Think of businesses as little independent ecosystems. However, instead of microorganisms and a food-chain, it is composed of operational systems and processes. Making process changes can completely alter the structure and workflow of your organization. Therefore, when undertaking a…
In life, in society, and in our minds there are two perspectives with which we can approach a subject. The first, objectively, is to remove our individual preferences, experiences, and connotations from the equation. This strips away any auxiliary information, other than the cold hard facts. The second approach we can take is with a…
Data is one of the most powerful and valuable commodities to currently exist. From our personal identification information, to our bank account numbers and routing numbers, our cyber-footprint and identity are nearly priceless. Hence, why incorporating a data destruction strategy into your business is so crucial to having a secure and trustworthy business. The act…
Some of the processes and procedures that businesses require for brevity’s sake can tend to be a little bit tedious. However, their value is undeniable and completely necessary. Ensuring the proper documentation through every level of the organization is one of those tasks. While enhancing the documentation process may not be the most exciting aspect…
Reviews are a necessary process for organizations of any size, stature, or industry. While sometimes reviews can seem pesky, or unnecessary, there are simply too many benefits to conducting regular reviews to ignore them as a valuable tool. However, in that same vein, as a tool – conducting a management review, or any review, should…
The world is full of risks. Each day any single individual will encounter a truly countless amount of risk. However, with every risk, there is also the chance for reward. Being aware of these risks that riddle our everyday lives allows us to manage them, and maintain a relatively stable life. This is the same…
Purpose is one of the most important aspects of business in today’s marketplace. Between the increase in awareness of global issues, more information availability, and all of the most recent chaos caused by COVID-19 and the social dissonance, businesses with a purpose have found a little pocket niche that has benefited them greatly. Many times,…
Irrational fears are fears of things that are unlikely to cause harm. Businesses that fear ISO certifications experience irrational fears on a daily basis. However, from a high-level-perspective, it’s understandable why some would feel this way toward ISO certification. For those who are new to owning a business, or aren’t well-versed in ISO standards and…