By gpatterson on March 31, 2009
How prepared are you to operate under a cleaner energy world immediately? Clean energy is already here in a limited version. The full scale version is close behind.
Ten strategic green energy trends are already having an impact on American business operations and bottom line, some for the good and others for the bad. They [...]
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By gpatterson on March 30, 2009
Department of Poverty Creation, as some are saying, or long past due emphasis on green and renewable energy, as others are saying. Who is correct?
The carbon tax is almost here. Since politicians do not like to admit they raise taxes, it is being called a Cap and Trade Initiative.
A key part of this [...]
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By gpatterson on March 4, 2009
Prune unused reports to humanely do more with less.
Many of us are making all out efforts to reduce operating costs throughout our entire company. When was the last time your company pruned unread reports or those which have long outlasted their prime and have minor usage?
Consider how many of these reasons are valid at [...]
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By gpatterson on February 21, 2009
Every day it seems like another article in the news warns that no company, from a small private company to a conglomerate,is immune from dealing with business risks. Names like Levitz, Sharper Image, Linens n Things and Circuit City are not supposed to disappear in what seems to an overnight timeframe.
Yet the idea of [...]
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By gpatterson on January 17, 2009
When I hear or read these type discussions about survival, I am reminded that I am a descendant of the 7th Cavalry survivor (as in Custer’s last stand), which is why I am here today — and why I desire to help you focus on the salient points to not only help you survive, but [...]
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By gpatterson on January 3, 2009
So, how will you find the seeds of opportunity for 2009 and beyond?
First, in order to establish a strong foundation to move forward successfully, it is crucial to focus on what positive and wonderful things you already take for granted in your life. These areas include (but certainly are not limited to) [...]
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By gpatterson on December 6, 2008
Regardless of your industry or the size of your company, these 21 points can help you strategically improve your business, take advantage of unexpected opportunities or buy time to solve operational or financial problems. Better yet, why not think strategically about the company budget process to plan for unexpected problems that could endanger the growth [...]
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By gpatterson on October 22, 2008
To take advantage of the opportunities that exist now and will develop over the next two years, it is crucial for you to know where you and your business really stand today. How can you build on opportunities you find or develop new opportunities when you do not really understand the strengths and benefits [...]
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By gpatterson on October 10, 2008
As we are learning the hard way in todays economy, cash is king; without it, your company may be at risk. Whenever the economy hits a rough patch, companies turn to less defined financial issues like risk, uncertainty, liquidity or even enterprise risk management (ERM).
Having an accurate read on your company financial underbelly is [...]
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By gpatterson on August 28, 2008
We need only read the front page headlines of every major newspaper to understand the deepening oil crisis and the worldwide repercussions of supply and demand as it relates to our traditional energy resources. Is it any wonder that renewable sources of energy are gaining in popularity as an alternative resource? Biofuel is one emerging [...]
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