Why You Should Treat Customers as Individuals

Why You Should Treat Customers as Individuals

Introduction I recently participated in an ExitReadiness Podcast organized by Pat Ennis. Our topic was “When You Start Making A Big Decision, First Talk with the People Involved.” The high-level summary is when you have to make a significant business...
Is Your Business a Supplier or a Partner?

Is Your Business a Supplier or a Partner?

Introduction As many businesses plan their post-COVID future, they re-evaluate the companies they buy from. The buyers are looking for several improvements, including: Lower costs Better quality Shorter delivery Innovative products and services More resilient...
Renegotiating A Service Contract

Renegotiating A Service Contract

Renegotiating a service contract is not a topic I ever thought I would write about yet here we are thanks to COVID-19.   The definition of a contract   About 10 years after I received my undergraduate degree, I decided I needed to learn more about the...