Sometimes, all it takes is that first bold step. Set aside your apprehension and answer that knock at the door from your local technical assistance provider who says that there is a new game in town that will turn your … Continue reading
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Reading my way through my IndustryWeek online magazines last week, I noticed two articles that, taken together, sounded funny to me, although I was not amused. The first was a piece entitled “Job Shops Need Marketing, Skilled Workers to Grow” … Continue reading
Small Business Administration (SBA) loan guarantees are an important financing tool many small businesses should consider. However, there are a number of common misperceptions associated with the loans. In order to get a more accurate picture of how the SBA … Continue reading
There are few advantages to getting older, but one of the best is living through history. As a history buff, I have realized that we are truly doomed to repeat it whether we learn its lessons or not. But, I … Continue reading
What do one of the ancient foods of my ancestors, matzo, and the modern concept of innovation have in common? I found out when I read this recent NY Times article. Consumed by those of the Jewish faith around the … Continue reading
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Every month the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Monthly Employment Situation. These employment data are considered indicators of current economic trends. Last Friday’s report indicated that 37,000 manufacturing jobs had been added to our economy. Nearly 1/3 of those … Continue reading
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Today, I’m posting about a technology that may well revolutionize manufacturing. I suspect that this is a truly “game changing” technology that has the capacity to transform manufacturing and act as a disruptive innovation. According to Forbes, this emerging industry … Continue reading
“Responsibility” was the operative word at the Association for Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) Spring Membership and Training Conference last week. The 300 PTAC counselors, staff and managers gathered to attend the conference attended numerous presentations emphasizing responsibility– responsibility to … Continue reading
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In America we’re fascinated with big. Big hair, big hats, big portions, big buildings, and big cars. But in spite of our fondness for big, we are on the path to small. I mean small. Really small. Like nano small. … Continue reading
