by Doug Emerson | Oct 26, 2007 | Uncategorized
Tick, tick, tick. Can you hear the fading sounds of the clock of 2007? You’ll be reminded next week as you flip the calendar page over to November that the year is about to close out. And before your busy life becomes busier with the advancing pressure system...
by Doug Emerson | Oct 19, 2007 | Uncategorized
As a business owner, you’re most likely giving employee directions all day. Everyone wants questions answered and help getting pointed in the right direction. After all, since you’re the boss, they want to know what it is you want them to be doing....
by Doug Emerson | Oct 14, 2007 | Uncategorized
“Can’t you do any better on the pricing?”, the prospect drawled slowly. My mind raced through the possibilities: $ 100 off, 5% off, 30 day terms or maybe even 10% off. What to do I questioned over and over in my mind over the duration of just a few...
by Doug Emerson | Oct 6, 2007 | Uncategorized
Routine and repetition are the foundation of most businesses including the horse business. You do many of the same things day after day and month after month in your operation. Routine feeding, watering and mucking are a sure thing. Trimming or shoeing, routine...
by Doug Emerson | Sep 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
I’ve mentioned before the power photographs have in selling your horses, lesson program and training services. The evolution of digital photography has made taking photographs simple, inexpensive and lighting fast. I know what a sliding stop is but don’t...
by Doug Emerson | Sep 14, 2007 | Uncategorized
I’ve never been one to make sweeping changes in a sudden burst of enthusiasm. But don’t misunderstand, when change has a reasonable chance for success and improvement, you can count me in. I’ve been thinking about change and how to get a little more...
