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Getting Off to a Great Start

This e-newsletter tends to go to successful people: people who remember what it was like to be a manager for the first time. There is a good chance that you were never more focused on management practices and making a difference than you were the first time you were given responsibility. When people begin their … Continued

Slow down to speed up.

Recently, I talked with the Dallas Business Journal‘s staff writer Steven R. Thompson for his article “Small Lucia eatery finds a big following.” Lucia has some of the hardest tables to get in Dallas and he wanted to know more about that phenomenon. In the article, Jennifer Uygur, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, … Continued

Bright lights, big city. Small town, big opportunity.

On my way to meet a new client and tour their operation, I have landed at more than one tiny airport where the terrain resembled a third-world country. My first thought is usually, “What have I gotten myself into now?” Secondary and tertiary markets offer an opportunity to let a brand shine without massive competitive … Continued

Avoid Overexposure – Nightclub & Bar

Avoid Overexposure – View Source Article September 12, 2011 By: Matthew Mabel Reduce Insurance Costs without Increasing Risk? You Can if You Buy Smart The list of fun activities for nightclub and bar owners and managers does not include buying insurance. Many put it in the “necessary evil” category. If you ever have circumstances that … Continued