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For Retailers, A Catch 22 Today Means Liquid Assets for Tomorrow
I read recently in the Wall Street Journal that as of May, retailer Bed Bath & Beyond had $1.64 billion in cash and short-term treasuries, and expects to generate at…
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In Construction, Should You Hire for Technical Skills or Communication Skills?
I say both, but that’s the short answer. Here’s how I got there. For me, Saturdays in the fall often involve at least a little bit of college football. While…
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From the Slopes to the Board Room, Success is All About Preparation
In business, it’s easy to get caught up in the now. Which fires need putting out this instant? While a certain amount of urgency is to be expected, I’m convinced…
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Want to Build a Greener Society? Demand It.
I’ve heard it a million times: “Actions speak louder than words.” In a country like the U.S., where we vote with our dollars, that becomes even more true. We make…
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In Construction, Take Disputes Out of the Boxing Ring and Into the Boardroom
This morning we resolved a disagreement involving a large piling and timber wall we constructed in Ohio. How? We finally got everyone together in one room and we talked. It…
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Flourish Among Giants
In this economy, there are advantages to being moderate in size. Our company is not one of the 50 largest construction companies in the country. We do not have the…
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New EPA Regulations Usher in Construction Stewardship
If it has not already, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will eventually impact us all. The environment and the livelihoods of many are at stake. The tragedy…
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When Company Fellowship Turns Fruitful
Every once in a while, our team takes a bit of time away from the busy schedules we all maintain for a get together. It’s not a big time commitment,…
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When It Comes to Business Relationships, Are You Skinny-Dipping?
Over the last couple of years, I’ve thought a lot about the economic pie and how much smaller it is these days. How do we survive and prosper? I think…
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Make Excellence a Verb, Then Make it Your Brand
The world of social media is bringing a change to our language. I’m sure grammatical purists are scowling when they see “like” and “friend” used regularly as verbs. I think…