Don’t Get Complacent
Are you letting the robust economy trick you into lackluster performance, or are you still building a better business for when it does get tight? Most companies we work with are enjoying great growth during this vigorous economy. It won’t last forever. Those who tell us they are not focused on building a stronger business presently say things like, “We are rocking and rolling right now,” or “We are too busy to think about that.”
Check out the grand opening sign for the new Mongolian grill. Is a bed sheet and red ink all you need to make a sign?
Don’t confuse busy with growth. If you’re not up 20–40 percent, it’s time to revisit your sales system. Now is the time to improve, not the time to be complacent. Here is the latest story of the economy misleading a new business owner. A pizza shop, of the drive-thru variety, closed after being open for only four days. The reason was this: “We’re too busy.” Come on, now. You can have too much fun, but you can’t be too busy. Ask for help. Get an outside set of eyes to help you evaluate your business. Don’t confuse being busy with being profitable. They are not the same. Also, don’t let good times lull you into becoming stagnant or closing after four days of “too much” business. Always strive to improve and build your business, no matter what!
“Are you letting the robust economy trick you into lackluster performance?”
“Don’t confuse being busy with being profitable. They are not the same.”
“You can have too much fun, but you can’t be too busy.”
Russian Friendship Tea
Here is Uncle Jon with his nephew (me) and his great nephew, Carson, my son. Carson and I are named after Jon. Jon is my middle name and Carson’s first name. Carson was proud to work for his great uncle on Capitol Hill over the summer.
Ingredients
He’s just Uncle Jon to me — the honorable U.S. senator for Montana, Jon Tester celebrated re-election in November. It was a memorable time with family as we awaited results overnight before victory was claimed. Believe it or not, we don’t talk politics very much when we’re together.
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 1 teaspoon clove • 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 cups tang • 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup instant tea • 1 package Wyler’s
Instant Lemonade mix
Directions
1. Mix ingredients together in hot water and steep. 2. Enjoy!
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