Blogs about: Building Profitable Business Orgs
Fail proof new product and service development...for pocket change.
Don Todrin wrote 2 days ago: Minimum Viable Product, a new phrase, a new idea, but it makes a lot of sense. It works like this. H … more →
Post #600: A tribute to the business owners who have fought and won. Hoohah!
Donald Todrin wrote 4 days ago: We spend an enormous amount of time, energy and effort fighting the battles to save our clients busi … more →
It's true, some business owners are doing better. Why?
Donald Todrin wrote 6 days ago: I talk to small business owners where ever I go, where ever I shop, and whomever I speak with, and w … more →
Its official, there will be no Black Friday or Christmas bonanza.
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Donald Todrin wrote 1 week ago: The statistics are in, the large retail chains are reducing inventories by as much as 20% from their … more →
Clear Communications. Is it too much to expect?
Donald Todrin wrote 2 weeks ago: Clear communications, is it asking for too Much? Apparently so. I did not hear that… I thought you … more →
Is it true that some properties cannot be appraised?
Donald Todrin wrote 2 weeks ago: It seems an impossible concept, properties that cannot be appraised. How can that be? Certainly ever … more →
It is time to fire some of your clients!
Donald Todrin wrote 3 weeks ago: We talk about the need to downsize to accommodate reduced revenues and increased overhead, and frequ … more →
The single most self destructive force in an entrepreneurs life.
Donald Todrin wrote 4 weeks ago: Do not let ego control your business decisions…it does not work. Small business owners generally hav … more →
Do not water down your mission. Specializing works.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: If Ray Krock, the founder of McDonalds, had expanded his fast food concept to serve pie, and meatloa … more →
Let me remind you again, employee productivity is critical, especially in our downturned economy
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: The times have changed. Revenues are down and expenses are up. Margins are thin as pricing is being … more →
They charged me for the chips and salsa. Penny wise and pound foolish
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: We must be careful in how we respond to the current decline in business revenue. I see and experienc … more →
The Red Sox and Patriots lost this Sunday, Why? Its not what you think and it applies to your business.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: I have been listening to the chatter for two days now, how Pappelbom blew it giving up 4 runs in th … more →
What and why do Banks bid at auctions for your assets and the effect on the borrower and guarantors.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: Always an question, what will the bank bid at the foreclosure auction? Sometimes it’s the full … more →
Presentation strategies, forget the powerpoint, the value of you.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: Last evening we were scheduled to speak about our debt workout strategies before a group of business … more →
Please stop believing your Franchisors projected numbers, do your own due dilligence.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: I see this so frequently I must put an alert: If you are considering a franchise opportunity, do NOT … more →
Business decisions are exactly that, not moral or ethical issues.
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Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: Never before has it been clearer that business decisions are based on return on investment, nothing … more →
A reminder: You must be able to walk away from a deal...
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: We all know this, but we sometimes forget, or get lazy or worse of all allow emotional insecurities, … more →
The Customer Experience, The Newest Focus
tos8 wrote 1 month ago: I was recently confronted by a huge demonstration by a retail chain to deliver an exceptional custo … more →
There should be a law against 'time and materials' contracts.
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Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: I can’t believe it happened to me again. I know better, unfortunately my wife does not. I neve … more →
