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Optimist Business Solutions

Jan 5
1 min

So why wouldn't you LEAN in 2021?

What is lean you ask and why lean now? Lean refers to a system of methods that emphasize the identification and elimination of non value ...

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Joy E. Mason

Sep 29, 2020
2 min

What they don't tell us!

I started working in a corporate environment when I was 21. I wouldn't trade my corporate experience for anything because I learned so m...

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Joy E. Mason

Sep 28, 2020
1 min

Listen to the Voices!

Are you looking for a reliable way to make progress if your business is stuck or struggling? I recommend that you listen more. There are...

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Joy E. Mason

May 7, 2020
1 min

Ready to Reopen?

Even though businesses are slowly reopening, it may take a while for your staff and clients to believe that your office is safe. Give the...

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Joy E. Mason

Apr 27, 2020
1 min

Change and Pivot Now

Businesses have been hit hard, and recovery will take time. Right now, we are in a crisis. Soon, however, businesses will have to pivot a...

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Joy E. Mason

Dec 8, 2019
1 min

Strategic Planning! Ugh!

I haven't met anyone who thinks strategic planning is fun. Let's face it. We typically create a strategic plan and then forget about it u...

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