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Using Project Management Methods

Set a measureable goal, determine the time and cost of appropriate persons and materials to achieve the goal and a realistic plan of how those individual can do it. Use time lines to manage complex projects of any size. Learn the basics. Watch John (9:42) as he discussed project management on July 14, 2009.

Achieving Objectives

John has a secret to share. It's about our use of focus, goals, actions and teams supporting each other. Business Conversations with John E. Anderson are broadcast on Public Access television and online. This talk was presented at the Early Words Toastmasters at the Monticello Hotel, Longview, Washington at 6 a.m., June 23, 2009. Learn more about how you can reduce risk and improve sustainability with the assistance of Be Cause Business Resourcs, Inc. Call 800.249.1622 to speak with John about achieving objectives in your business and your life. John Anderson (6:52)

John Anderson

John discusses strategic planning

Strategy Vision Quest

Strategic thinking is envisioning what you wish your organization to become. Strategic planning is determining how to achieve that vision. Purpose is the reason why your company's mission is important. Values are the bedrock of your organization. What are the vision, mission, purpose and values guiding your organization? John discussed strategy at a Toastmasters International Early Words meeting at the Monticello Hotel, Longview, Washington, April 28, 2009 in this 7 minute clip.

Customers Are Your Lifeline!

A Vital Survival Strategy - Customer needs continue but there is a change taking place in buying behaviors. Monitor their shifting needs and craft your services to fit.

John Anderson delivered this talk to the Rainier, Oregon Chamber of Commerce February 12, 2009. Your business is a small boat in rough seas, are you on course and moving forward? Or are you adrift and taking on water? Look at your situation, customers obvious and hidden needs, your products and the services by which you deliver them. Does your system guarantee 100% customer satisfaction with each and every transaction?

Customers Are Your Lifeline 28:15

John addressing Chamber

Dr. Dane Smith DDS PC

Learn from experience

Dr. Dane Smith DDS PC practiced oral surgery for 25 years, then carefully organized his business and sold it. One to two minute excerpts and our full Interview:

Decison To Sell 1:58

What Dane Sold 1:49

Investment Portfolio Built 1:20

Dane's Exit Plan 34-Minute Video Interview.

Farr's True Value Hardware Stores

Len and Jay Farr, father and son, looking towards the next generation, number five, in this retail hardware firm in Southwestern Oregon.

Begun in 1916, their two-location True Value hardware business employs 30 persons. Len took over from his father after WWII. Other family members are partners, and together they are using technology and prudent decisions to adapt to changes in the market and within their stores. Len and Jay Farr 29:45

Jay (left) and Len Farr (center) with John

Alfredo Guilio, chef

Alfredo's Paradiso Ristorante

Alfredo (37:28) is building a great Italian restaurant in Merritt Island, Florida that he is preparing for sale in 10 years or so with his wife Linda.

South Coast Printing and Graphics

This printing firm supports a new initiative, Classic Prints And Maps.com to transform itself to marketplace changes. Learn how owner Jon Menke (28:06) evaluates, buys, builds and then sells businesses to advance his retirement and exit plan.

Jon Menke (left) with John

Rusty Fischer of Rusty's at Port Canaveral

Rusty's at Port Canaveral

Rusty took over Bernard's Surf from his father. After almost 50 years, he sold it in 2006. Now he's grooming Rusty's at Port Canaveral (Florida) for his son and a package liquour store for his daughter to each take over. Two and three minute excerpts and our full interview:

What Rusty Sold - 3:04

Twists and Turns - 2:10

Rusty Fischer's Restaurants - 25:21

Marsden R. Smith, Controller/CFO

Consulting controller and CFO Marsden R. Smith is John's guest discussing a client's recent experience when the client had to leave his business to rescue his wife from across the country when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

This business was prepared with carefully trained managers to maintain operations during the owners absence. Is your business prepared should you need to be away? Join us to consider how you can reduce risk and improve your the sustainability of your organization. Marsden R. Smith 32:50

Marsden R. Smith

Joe Morgan, former mayor, Chamber president, bank VP

Cocoa Beach's Joe Morgan

Joseph R. Morgan (29:40) is well known and respected in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Joe is a retired bank vice president, twice past president of the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and twice former mayor of Cocoa Beach. His brother Tim operated the very popular, Alma's Italian Restaurant. Joe's mom, "Mother Morgan" was active socially and politically in Brevard County for many years. Joe and John discuss what it takes to be successful in business. He was with Rockwell International before retiring from Wachovia Bank where he was Marketing Vice President. He served Wachovia for 20 years. Joe was chamber president in 1965 and 1985 and Cocoa Beach mayor in 1993 and 1996.

Prepare for Opportunity

Lead coach at Be Cause Business Resources, Inc. is John E. Anderson 4:58.

Here he speaks of exit planning and the importance of preparing today, for tomorrow.

The future consists of ways of being, people in your life, physical and financial things and accomplishments you are proud of having achieved. Your average day's activities, your office and home life, the lives of people you are close to and care about, the resources at your disposal.

Creating a GREAT LIFE requires foresight, direction and dedication. If it happens by accident, it could stop at a moment's notice. Life is terminal, and we can make a difference in our lives if we choose to work with others and invent possibilitites where others may only see hardship. What are you creating today and envisioning for tomorrow?

THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW! Exit planning is a process and more time means more options and less risk. Take action by calling John to learn more. John and his team could mean the difference between a smooth transfer and sale and no transfer or a troubled exit. This call could mean an extra $100,000 or more in your retirement account.