Super Weekend | Weekly Report for February 10, 2023
The Super Bowl is Sunday, but of course, you already knew that. The single biggest global television event — other than the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana — is set to return this…
The Three Kinds of People at Work | Weekly Report for February 3, 2023
Regardless of what business you’re in, business basically boils down to solving problems. A customer has a need, and you provide them with a solution. If you own an apartment…
Offshoring vs. Outsourcing | Weekly Report for January 27, 2023
Last week, I attended an event where the speaker praised the rise of offshoring. Offshoring is the practice of processing business operations to another country, usually a developing country, with…
Start 2023 Off Right: Digital Marketing Stats Every Small Business Should Know
Digital marketing is the key to success for small business owners. Don’t get us wrong, print marketing materials are still necessary when creating your overall marketing strategy. But your potential…
If You Take Care Of Your People, Your People Will Take Care Of You | Weekly Report for January 20, 2023
I don’t know who said it or where I heard it, but I’ve always believed in this business mantra – “If you take care of your people, your people will take…
What Happened to Washington? | Weekly Report for January 13, 2023
As I’ve often stated, there are only three kinds of brands. Brands you know and love, brands you know and don’t love, and brands you’ve never heard of. For 87…
You’re Organized — Now What? How To Stick to Your Goals
Ahhh, January. The month of resolutions! The start of a new calendar year usually means you’ve decided you’re going to set all these big goals for yourself, your company, or…
I Have Seen The Future, And I’m Not A Fan | Weekly Report for January 6, 2023
On a recent visit to Seattle, I found myself gazing, dumbfounded, into the future. We Uberred (is that a verb?) from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to a brand new hotel on the city’s…
Review of 2022 | Weekly Report for December 30, 2022
Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve – and the last day of 2022! This year has been full of twists, turns, and trips on the Tug Life. I asked the crew about…
Ghosts of Business Past, Present, and Future | Weekly Report for December 23, 2022
I’m no Scrooge when it comes to the holidays by any means. But Ebenezer and I do have one thing in common; we’re both businessmen. Everybody in business has made mistakes, like Mr. Scrooge. But…