The screwdriver is one of many competition products.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
On Tuesday, April 6th at 12:30pm, listen to WGN Radio 720 show Business Lunch as John Williams and David Friedman, CEO of Autonomy Works, have a freewheeling discussion on:
The importance of neurodiversity in the workplace of the future
The best approach to employing and empowering people with autism
How businesses can hire adults with autism to deliver exceptional value
Neurodiversity in the workplace is the next frontier of workplace efficiency, be sure to listen in to stay at the forefront of this critical issue. Enjoy the conversation.
PMA Update : Smile with your eyes!
July 6, 2020 POST
PMA ~ Update : Your Eyes are Smiling
I intended to send this post in June but the timing did not feel right. The Fourth of July holiday last weekend prompted action.
I am notorious to casually greet strangers in every aspect of my life ~ it is who I am. The anticipated prolonged social distancing and mask wearing will not stop me from initiating casual, friendly encounters. A heartfelt smile is a reflex that cannot be faked and physically changes your eyes. The lower eyelids contract, crinkle your eyes as your eyes begin to sparkle.
Smile with your eyes!
Let your eyes shine above your mask. Find several creative masks to match outfits while protecting others. You can find at Rumpel Shirt Skin, a local iconic business in Wheaton. Call to order now (630) 682-4495.
Keep Smiling with your Eyes.
PMA ~ COVID-19 forces Action with Courage focusing on the future.
I Have a Bean, a small coffee roasting company in DuPage County has utilized this downturn to rethink its business model and market segmentation. I Have Bean is a mission driven company hiring post-prison people to roast and distribute its very high-quality coffee. While it never shied away from selling direct to consumers, it’s commercial customer base that includes restaurants, churches and business offices, had grown to become 65% of its business. Through a renewed social media campaign that highlighted it's local delivery capability and Standard Overnight shipping, I Have A Bean has profitably expanded the direct to consumer sales and established strategic plans to create a better balance of customers. Just as important, I Have a Bean has initiated a customer profitability analysis prepared for the economic restart ~ some business customers are actually not profitable. Data-driven decision making is a sound process. Call Rob Vivoda for further information at 630-335-9891..
To order a couple pounds of the freshest coffee on the planet: www.ihaveabean.com
Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)
Businessman and philanthropist, W. Clement Stone, writes at great lengths about the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude (PMA) – a sentiment he applied to all aspects of his life. In the words of this icon, “To every disadvantage there is a corresponding advantage”. If there were ever a time for all of us to take these words to heart, it is now.
Every individual is adjusting to a new norm and learning more about themselves and how important people matter in their life. Families are struggling with financial uncertainty, prolonged social distancing, concern about elderly members, extensive online education and the still unpredictable virus spread. The business communities, if working at all, are adjusting to Zoom, GoToMeeting or Skype to build the professional relationships necessary to achieve short and long-term objectives. It is impossible to separate the individual’s, the family’s, and the business’s struggles during this pandemic.
Every small and middle market company is feeling the effects of COVID-19: Essential businesses are feeling an immense pressure to protect their teams while still meeting increased service demands. Non-essential businesses are feeling the anxiety of honoring employee relationships while planning to retain customers, and both are quickly realizing the difficulty of navigating the $2T CARES Act Congress passed last week to provide them emergency assistance. Even in these craziest times, there are still plenty of opportunities to stay positive about what the future holds.
Yes, there are tactical moves required today while the positive leaders are thinking big, thinking growth, thinking this readjustment period now extended to April 30, is an opportunity. Every small and middle market company can complete an assessment and can find the bright lights of opportunities. Seminal Venture Inc. recommends a Quality Assessment. SVI’s quality factors focus on Revenue Quality, Profit Quality, Fulfillment Quality, Human Capital Quality, Technology Quality and Compliance/Regulatory Quality. The easy quality assessment will not only help navigate this crisis, it will discover opportunities to strengthen your operations, introduce new products, enhance business processes for customer satisfaction, discover outsourcing opportunities and improve your enterprise value.
If the defined opportunities require additional capital, there is sufficient funds waiting and looking for the right, clearly defined business investment. According to PitchBook, there is roughly $740B of private-equity dry powder. Meaning, capital resource is available for new investments.
Seminal Venture brings color, clarity and courage to business owners through active listening and a proven business processes to take advantage of the positives. Seminal Venture also leverages partnerships for funding alternatives and additional thought leadership to provide growth capital. Our capital and expertise are designed for rapid expansion through M&A and organic growth. This is good news for the small and middle market business owner and a real opportunity.
We experienced the 2008 crash, impact of 9/11 and now the 2019 pandemic. We came through the previous events and together we will be in a better position for the future. Remain Positive. Business owners can quickly complete their assessment and look toward the future. If interested in learning more about the Quality Assessment or Seminal Venture, please contact Rob Vivoda at (630) 335-9891 or via email at rvivoda@seminalventureinc.com. It is worth the 30-minute conversation to hear some positive thoughts during these anxious and uncertain times.
Stay Healthy with PMA!