The Start-Stop-Start-Stop Syndrome

Do you know someone who habitually starts a project, only to stop before finishing; and then starts another? That’s someone showing signs of the “START-STOP-START-STOP Syndrome.” To be fair, we’ve all had issues with distractions, causing temporary work stoppage....

The File by Piling System of Clutter

The “file by piling system” found in many small businesses is a common method for keeping some semblance of order. Unfortunately, this is an unconscious way of putting things off. Consequently, when a business has no system of cleanliness to ensure the daily return of...

The Unfortunate Myths in Business

The unfortunate myths believed by countless business owners and managers dictate the way many small businesses operate. Regrettably, these mythologies take root in the minds of small business owners and are difficult to remove. In fact, these myths tend to act as...

The Starting from Scratch Syndrome

The Starting from Scratch Syndrome is a propensity for trying to reinvent the wheel. Clearly, it’s wasting time and effort duplicating something that already exists. From our vantage point, working with countless small business owners, this syndrome manifests in...

Despising the Day of Small Things

Are you a “Big-Picture” person? Many business professionals would say “yes,” implying that the mundane details of business processes are NOT for them. “That’s for others to cope with!” they say. However, since many owners despise ANY day of small things, crucial...