Let’s take a look at a Michigan case of an ex-employer enforcing a non-competition agreement. This one may hit close to home as it involved two local swim schools, Goldfish Swim School and Aqua-Tots.  I’m sure you’ve heard of at least one of them, or noticed them popping up everywhere.  They’re very popular indoor swim schools that focus...
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All businesses, especially those in the service industry, struggle with distinguishing their business and services from those of competitors. Scott McKain, tackles this issue in, Create Distinction: What to Do When “Great” Isn’t Good Enough to Grow Your Business. Scott is a leading expert on business and professional distinction, the founder of the Ultimate Customer...
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People who benchmark have got it all wrong. There is no reason to do it, and for those who do, you are actually holding yourself back. I had this epiphany while spinning (and for those of you who regularly read my blog, you know I love this exercise and actually find it a great source...
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You have a key employee that dies and you need to find a replacement in a hurry. There will inevitably be ramp up time and extra costs in getting him acclimated. And, you might have to overpay because you need an employee in a hurry. Life insurance on your deceased key employee will help defray...
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