Hope and Challenge – We Always Come Through!

Once again, I am posting this article.  It seems more timely that ever. Wildfires and hurricanes continue to devastate large parts of our country.  The displacement of businesses and families has put a severe strain on every facet of their lives.  Routine to get back in business, and rebuild their home cannot happen overnight.  Yet…

It Never Ends – Disaster and Recovery

Again, natural disasters are ravaging our country as well as many other parts of the world. Volunteers, workers and companies are stretched to their limits.  The challenges created by these hurricanes, floods, and wildfires are overwhelming.  With those challenges have come major opportunities. No matter how carefully plans are put in place, the demand for…

STRIVING TO WIN, NOT ‘TRYING NOT TO LOSE’

‘STRIVING TO WIN,’ NOT ‘TRYING NOT TO LOSE’ This phrase stuck out in my mind from a recent article I read.  It’s like asking someone how they’re doing.  “Just hanging in there, just barely.”  If that’s your mindset, it a recipe for failure. You’re just treading water, and you can’t tread water forever…You go under…

Did You Hear What I Just Said? (Probably Not)

It's screaming inside my head, "Did You Hear What I Just Said??" as the person on the other end of the phone reads from a script.  I've lost all patience at this point. As most of you know, for the past few weeks, Customer Service has been a High Priority with me. We're constantly hearing…

“Please Stay on the Line, Your Call is Very Important to Us”

Really? It certainly doesn't feel that way. The automated message goes around and around.  I'm sure we all have the same experiences, and other annoying recorded messages we hear all the time. You have your own list of them, I'm sure. "We'll be with you in just a few minutes."  Then there's the one that…

Disaster Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities

It seems every day another natural disaster is ravaging part of our country. Workers and companies are being stretched to their limits.  The challenges created by these hurricanes and wildfires are overwhelming.  With those challenges have come major opportunities. The demand for companies and contractors to work on these Disaster Recovery Project continues to grow. …

Disaster Recovery Work

No words can express our feelings as we watch and listen to the events of the past few weeks.  Words cannot describe the heroic efforts of our First Responders and volunteers, and the acts of kindness by strangers through these devastating hurricanes and wildfires. As people start to try to rebuild their lives, companies are…

Yes, This can Really Simplify Your Business

How Does Factoring Simplify Your Business? Every day, we read or listen to a way to make our life easier.  It’s the new laundry detergent packet (no more measuring) to the self-driving car. When it comes to financing your business it’s still a struggle for many. The traditional bank loan comes to mind immediately.  The…

Simplifying Your Business

Every day, we read or listen to a way to make our life easier.  Whether it's the new laundry detergent packet (no more measuring), the self-driving car, or setting your alarm from your phone, daily tasks are easier than they used to be. In business we can now have Drop Box and Google Docs for…

CASE STUDY: I Couldn’t Even Buy Food

WHO:  MJ Security Patrol Inc.  A Start-Up Marcus had worked for a security company for a several years, and decided to go out on his own. He was in his late twenties, and had gotten experience as an armed and unarmed security guard. He had gone through his check list, had set up his company…