Why Strategic Thinking Matters

Success in business stems from the ability to communicate with the customers, solve their problems in a way that they prefer, and do it profitably. To be able to do this as efficiently as possible you need a business strategy that guides you to your...

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Sep 09, 2013
Avoiding Hazards in the Workplace

Years ago health and safety didn’t really exist and even if there were any measures in place, it was a rope loosely tied around your waist when high up on tall buildings. Safety and insurance claims weren’t a big issue in days gone by. Nowadays of co...

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Aug 30, 2013
A Visit to the Greenest of All U.S. Embassies

Today I had a chance to visit, with a group of fellow NestorPartners members, the U.S. embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Before the discussion on how the embassy advances the U.S.-Finnish business relations, our host, Mr. Rodney Hunter, gave a short pres...

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Aug 21, 2013
Going Up? That’s Going To Take A While

Over the last century there have been plenty of construction blunders that have left people asking “how could that possibly happen?” Well thanks to some overzealous developers in Spain, we are left asking that question once again. The massive InTempo...

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Aug 16, 2013
Is Your CRM System Working for You?

Many A/E/C companies have implemented Customer Relationship Management systems, but often fail to get real value for their investment. This infographic, kindly provided by Pipelinersales Inc., shows that companies in all industries are challenged by...

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Aug 14, 2013
Pitch Your A/E/C Startup Idea With 10 Slides

Are you preparing a presentation on your great business idea or startup? Here’s a checklist for a ten-slide presentation. I’ve collected this information from several sources. My main sources of inspiration have been Jean-Pierre Vuilleumier, Guy Kawa...

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Aug 07, 2013