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Home » Authors » Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski

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Smart Business: Are You an Overbearing SOB?

Jim Olsztynski
January 4, 2010
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"Oh, I don’t really mean you, of course. I don’t expect anyone to ’fess up to being an overbearing SOB. But it’s a good bet you know plenty of other people who fit the description, right?"
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Smart Business: A Christmas Story

Jim Olsztynski
December 1, 2009
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"The hectic pace of shopping, partying and holiday hullabaloo turns an enjoyable time of year into one that puts many folks on the verge of flipping out. This is a story of one such family."
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Smart Business: Failures to Communicate

Jim Olsztynski
November 1, 2009
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Troubles can be avoided by being thorough and precise.

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Smart Business: Leave People Room to Back Down

Jim Olsztynski
October 1, 2009
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A principle that may have saved the world can save you grief.
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Smart Business: Start Operating Systematically

Jim Olsztynski
September 1, 2009
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Businesses succeed by doing the same things the same (best) way over and over.
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Smart Business: Managing by the Open Book

Jim Olsztynski
August 1, 2009
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Sharing financial data with employees has more pros than cons.
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Smart Business: Military Vets Deserve VIP Treatment

Jim Olsztynski
July 1, 2009
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Trade contractors can reach out to them in a win-win way.
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Smart Business: The Cash-flow Dilemma

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2009
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Contractors are especially vulnerable to cash shortfalls.
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Smart Business: How to Hang on to Your Job

Jim Olsztynski
May 1, 2009
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During tough times, it’s not enough just to be a good worker.
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Smart Business: Safety Is Real Smart Business

Jim Olsztynski
April 1, 2009
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Risk happens in construction, but accidents don’t have to.
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