Business Process
The Missing Link in System Success: Aligning People, Process, and Data
In our first post, we explained why system implementations often stumble — it’s rarely the platform, and almost always the data. In our second, we normalized the fact that data refinement is part of the journey, not a sign of failure. But there’s one more ingredient needed for success: alignment. Without alignment between people, process,…
Read MoreWhy Data Refinement Is Normal (and Necessary) in System Implementations
In our last post, we talked about why system implementations often stumble — and how the problem usually isn’t the platform, but the data that feeds it. Today, let’s take that idea further: refining data is not a one-time task. It’s an ongoing process, and that’s okay. The Expectation vs. The Reality Most teams approach…
Read MoreProblem vs Issue
Working problems and issues is an everyday activity with businesses. Knowing the difference can help with approach and when to step-in and or prioritize. From a perspective of a business function: Issues are a single occurrence, occasional, or rare of unwanted results that may be minimal impact. Problems are reoccurring issues or major impact. For…
Read MoreNew Swag
Great new swag items provided by Seattle Hydrographing! Seattle Hydrographing found and applied a custom one of a kind finish to cups that we just had to have. These 12oz cups offered by Miir work great, and are perfect for those slow coffee drinkers. We call these boss mugs. Go from worker bee to boss…
Read MoreSoftware Acquisition
Expanding or creating a business can be stressful enough. And, when your software doesn’t work when you need it to it can be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Software often promises everything and delivers something else. This experience is often an indication you’re working with a poor consultant or just another sales person.…
Read MoreImproved Business Consulting
Process out of place or is something not quite right? Two heads are better than one and business consulting is no different. Partnering for success, consulting services joining to provide a more wholistic consulting services for business. Combining traditional business consulting with business software consulting. Less homework for businesses while receiving better overall service. Develop,…
Read MoreTime Management
Maintain the little things to accomplish the big things. As a business owner it’s important to maximize your time. Set aside time to accomplish every task. When it’s your business you can’t afford to leave tasks incomplete. Many business owners run their business like their personal lives in that procrastination, incomplete projects, and loose-ends are…
Read MoreWorking With Small Businesses in Puyallup WA
Extended networking and business connections into the Puyallup WA community. Found many wonderful businesses and business owners providing excellent services in the Puyallup area. Improving production process and communication for a local business. Resulting increasing profit and customer service. With less production time business is able to output additional product in less time. Customers receive…
Read MoreStarting a New Business
Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. Many reach a point when they feel they could do it better or would like to reap the benefits of business ownership. Initially we would all underestimate the tasks with starting a new business. Many business owners were once employees and it looks much easier from…
Read MoreHelping Small Businesses in Sisters, OR
[slideshow] Visited Sisters, OR for a weekend getaway. Enjoyed local shops and retail stores. Found a few wonderful local businesses. We’re always looking for new ways to help our clients. One of our clients is a part of a large community of professionals and we’re helping them connect their customers with their customers. We often…
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