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5 Tips to Manage Logistics Efficiently

Monday, February 8, 2010
By Jarie Bolander
5 Tips to Manage Logistics Efficiently

Guest post by Brenda Harris Logistics deals with the questions of what, where, how and when materials must be supplied from where to where, how should it be transported, and when must it arrive for the entire operation to progress smoothly with minimal interruptions. The logistics chain in any operation is difficult to manage, and... »

9 Reasons Why Managers Go Ape Sh-t

Sunday, February 7, 2010
By Jarie Bolander

Disclosure: The author does not condone yelling and screaming as a motivational tactic even though it sometimes works really well. For those of you who do you the “Go Ape Sh-t” tactic as your main managerial style, be forewarned. If you use this post as validation that it’s OK to lead by yelling and... »

Topic #15: Research And Development

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
By Jarie Bolander

Talking Points R&D is an endurance event — it’s not a sprint Pace is important. A sense of urgency gets things done. A sense of panic burns people out Every company should have some R&D — even the mom and pop corner shop Without a constant stream of new ideas, you business will slowly decay Invention takes time. There... »


Both Sides of The Table: How to Not Suck at a Group Presentation

Monday, February 1, 2010
By Jarie Bolander

Wonderful list of tips and tricks to make your presentation much better. It’s hard to get up in front of a bunch of people and pitch something. The problem I usually have is the words on the screen. I... »

Finding Business and Technical Founders

Thursday, January 28, 2010
By Jarie Bolander

Of the many challenges an entrepreneur faces, none has as many repercussions as choosing your fellow founders. Pick the right ones and your business has a great chance at success. Pick the wrong ones and doom is inevitable. Finding... »

Celebration Of Knowledge #4

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
By Jarie Bolander

!Hola! from COK #4. By this point, you are probably getting a pretty good idea that a functioning business has a lot of moving parts. It’s not all three martini lunches and trade shows but rather a process that... »

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