Ted Saul is a business coach that assists with Business Plans and Project Management. He holds a master certificate in project management and has earned his MBA from Regis University. Ted can be reached on LinkedIn, TedS787 on Twitter or emailing Ted@tsaul.com.
Is this the year to write that book you’ve been thinking about? There are a number of good reasons why you may want to take the time. For one, having a published book gives you credibility in your field. It will also allow you to share knowledge with others in the industry helping in their […]
The pandemic and cultural changes have made it difficult to find, retain and motivate great employees. “Quiet quitting” is the latest challenge for the employer. Quiet quitting is simply doing a job just enough to get by. There is no stretching of one’s self, putting in extra effort when needed to provide customer satisfaction or […]
Decision making is a skill that will benefit every business owner and manager. It’s important to be able to make the correct decision at the right time while involving the appropriate stakeholders. There are many reasons decisions may be delayed. This might include fear, lack of information and not understanding the risks of procrastination. Emotional […]
A good vacation can promote creativity and renewed excitement about current work. It gives new stamina to deal with the stresses and pressures of the job. There are right ways and wrong ways for taking a vacation however. If you are not coming back to work rejuvenated, there are some things to consider. These questions […]
Leadership training will tell you that to lead effectively possessing good communication skills is required. Here are some ways to communicate with your employees and customers. If the size of your company permits, meet with employees regularly one-on-one. Getting out of the office and taking them to lunch or coffee is an excellent way to […]
The current business climate has been affected by storms of pandemics, economic change and supply chain issues. In order to ride out the rough weather, business owners and leaders need to analyze the state of their company’s and its readiness for change. This is where the role of the Business Analyst becomes so important. Business […]
A study done in late 2021, estimated that every day the world creates 2.5 Quintillion bytes of data. A quintillion is 1 with 18 zeros behind. That’s one big disk drive. Well, no, it’s arrays and arrays of data stored on redundant devices. While these numbers can be difficult to fathom, what we can and […]
When it comes to “waste” in business, we tend to think of the manufacturing environment with factors such as the incorrect ordering of raw materials, improper production or mistakes made during work in process. But waste is found elsewhere including the service sector. Applying a few Lean Six Sigma concepts such as identifying Work in […]
Busyness is something we deal with every day. Perhaps it’s the result of the current culture or digital age. Here are some ideas on how to get a handle on busyness. Time management. It’s a great practice but truthfully time cannot be managed. The clock keeps running no matter what you do. What needs to […]
There are differences between running a business that provides goods and one that provides a service. Most notably is that there is no tangible product with a service. Providing a service is a great way to generate income on a full or part-time level. Some include pet services like walking or sitting. Some consumers will […]
