by Doug Emerson | Apr 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Our barn has an automatic waterer-it’s me. I automatically start refilling water buckets during chore times. Depending on a person’s ambition level, a full bucket of water weighs between thirty five and forty pounds. Forty pounds isn’t much of a lift...
by Doug Emerson | Apr 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s spring and in my part of the world and that means an abundance of water. Melted from ice and snow and delivered by relentless rains, water is everywhere. Motionless water is standing in low pastures, puddled in driveway potholes and trapped in my leaky...
by Doug Emerson | Apr 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Secret of how to deliver the best quality and service at the lowest prices: You can’t. Yet, so many business owners try. I’ve tried, you’ve tried or maybe you are still trying. As an example, I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels. You probably...
by Doug Emerson | Feb 12, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret the economy is in trouble and horse people are feeling the big chill, too. This seminar series will help you get clear on how to track your expenses, recognize and market the unique values you offer and move your boarding business toward better...
by Doug Emerson | Jan 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
A while ago, procrastination had prevailed and I’d almost run out of checks, yet again. In a panic, I called 1-800-CHECKLADY for the reorder, not feeling compelled to search the internet for half an hour to find $1.98 in savings. Checklady (I suppose there are...
by Doug Emerson | Jan 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is “Reflections Week” for me. There are pauses in the regular work schedule to tie up the loose ends of the year, relax a little and do some reflecting on what has happened in the past twelve months. When...
