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Media Madness and Construction Pros

Tim Fausch
March 16, 2010
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Last week, I experienced a different kind of March Madness. I spent three days in Manhattan at meetings focused on e-media trends and developments. My head is still spinning. 
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5 Powerful Technologies to Power Your Business Now

Al Levi
March 14, 2010
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Working with contractors for years now, one thing is common. As contractors, we love any new tools that we can get our hands on, but not so much when it
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Stepping Over Dollars to Pick Up Dimes

Al Levi
March 7, 2010
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The first time my dad cautioned me about, “Stepping Over Dollars to Pick Up Dimes”…I was still a kid in the business. So, I asked him, “What does that mean?”He
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Innovation Still Matters

Tim Fausch
February 26, 2010
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What have you done this week to inspire your customers and employees to be excited about your products or services? 
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Company Wide Game and a Stake in the Game

Al Levi
February 21, 2010
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I want to talk to you about an annual Holiday Bonus that makes sense. Yes, I know what month it is. But, you need to plan and do some financial
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Computer Backup From Mild to Wild

Al Levi
February 14, 2010
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Backing up your computer files is not important! It’s only important when something goes wrong. And something always can go wrong. I know because it did at my shop years
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When A Staff Member Is Spiraling Down

Al Levi
February 7, 2010
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I’m constantly asked, “Al, what should I do about a staff member who has been a good team member in the past but is now struggling at work because their
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A Business Lesson from Braveheart, Al and Ellen

Tim Fausch
February 5, 2010
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One of my favorite scenes from the 1995 film Braveheart takes place on the battlefield before the hand-to-hand combat takes place. In a rousing speech, Scotsman William Wallace challenges his troops to stay and fight. His words whip them into a frenzy. 
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How to Get Testimonials and Make Them Count

Al Levi
January 31, 2010
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Why the big fuss about getting testimonials anyway? It’s simple. I learned a long time ago that what you tell me about you is interesting but what I really want
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Meetings 101...Love them?...Hate them?

Al Levi
January 24, 2010
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Most of us hate meetings! We’re way too busy to stop and meet. Besides, most meetings end up like the meetings we have at our house of worship or our
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