Entries RSSIt should come as no surprise that we've been a little busy lately. At this time of year (tax season) we accountants tend to be in our offices working through files and paper work. We do have opportunities to see clients as they drop off their information and to connect by phone, but largely our ... [more...]
Small actions that have a big impact
- March 28, 2011 – 8:27 pm
If business was more like Ultimate Frisbee
- October 28, 2010 – 11:08 pm
First of all, isn’t that a killer name for a sport? “Ultimate Frisbee”-- not “Great Frisbee", not “Above Average Frisbee” , but “ULTIMATE Frisbee”. Wouldn’t you like to run the “Ultimate Hardware Store” or own the “Ultimate Dentists’ Office”? Imagine the excitement of showing up for work each day. It sounds like a lot more ... [more...]
Thinking Big?
- October 14, 2010 – 11:15 am
Everyone tells us to think big. There are Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs) that we’re supposed to set for ourselves. Then there are stretch goals to be set for our employees. And who hasn’t dreamt of making their first million? But ...
Which came first: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010?
- September 16, 2010 – 11:30 am
The new Health Care Reform laws are intended to extend coverage to those who are in need. It couldn’t have come at a better time because thanks to that very same bill, starting in 2012, businesses are going to be printing, stuffing, and mailing a boatload of forms to every vendor and supplier they pay ... [more...]
12 weeks before the race.
- July 26, 2010 – 10:34 am
78 days and counting! Time flys! I am still steadily preparing for the Chicago Marathon which is now less than 12 weeks away. My original plan called for me to participate in a few 5k races and a half marathon, but sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned. I signed up for the Gazelle Summer ... [more...]
Focused on why
- May 23, 2010 – 10:55 am
Nearing the finish line
- April 13, 2010 – 9:28 am
In any race, the hardest part is that last few seconds before you cross the finish line. You have clear sight of the goal but you still have to keep your legs pumping – even though you are tired and don’t think you have anything left to give. But it’s that final few seconds that separate ... [more...]
237 days and counting…
- February 16, 2010 – 12:20 am
My 2010 goal is to run and complete the Chicago Marathon in 4 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday October 10th. It will require a significant time commitment and lots of small improvements in my endurance and speed along the way to actually meet this goal. I haven't quite laid out the entire program for myself ... [more...]
Staying the course
- January 26, 2010 – 9:48 pm
Snow, sleet, rain, darkness, freezing temps, and time. These are the things that serve as roadblocks for my running program. Perseverance, not wanting to fail, relieving stress and maintaining my current level of fitness. These are the things that keep me moving. It seems like the obstacles can be at times greater than the goal. However, for each ... [more...]
The October Grand Rapids half marathon run was a success! The run started out on a clear cold (32 degrees) Sunday morning and the sweat on our hats turned to frost during the first hour of the run. I had hopes for improving my ...
