by Ron Hequet | Jun 29, 2016 | Business and Career Development, Business Development, Business Planning
Stagnation… It’s the enemy of innovation, the opponent of progress, the adversary of advancement. When left unchecked, it can be the kiss of death for most organizations. After implementing an energetic start-up phase, successful businesses enter a period of steady...
by Ron Hequet | May 18, 2016 | Business and Career Development, Business Development, Business Planning
No organization can improve until leadership admits there is a problem. — Ron Hequet There comes a time in the life of an organization when change is inevitable. Fueled by growth, decline, or stagnation, organizational reshaping must occur to move the company...
by Ron Hequet | May 11, 2016 | Business Development, Business Planning
Having founded and operated a few companies myself, I’ve learned which factors contribute to a company’s profitability…and they may not be what you think. My businesses have survived economic downturns and thrived when the economy rebounded. As a result, I’ve...
by Ron Hequet | Apr 20, 2016 | Business and Career Development, Business Planning, Employment, Networking
How has your business kept up? If I performed an analysis on your company, would I clearly identify a strong brand that represents your organization? Do you have an interactive website, new product brochures, inspired and no-excuses talent? What about a...
by Ron Hequet | Apr 6, 2016 | Business and Career Development, Networking
If you’re a business owner or sales executive, you want to land the “Big One.” You know, that dream customer with a stellar reputation of professionalism and service, and a seemingly unlimited budget. You’ve made it your goal to acquire high-end, high-dollar...
by Ron Hequet | Mar 30, 2016 | Business and Career Development, Business Planning
Even when you make a persuasive sales presentation, it may take weeks or months of follow-up before you get a decision. That’s why your objective must be to burn memorable examples and key points into the prospective customer’s mind. You don’t do that by being...