
For a Clue as to How to Weather the Storm, Look at Those Who Have
Almost every business feels it when the economy takes a down turn and we all hear the little voice that says, “what if ?” But taking a cue from those companies that have sailed through the Tsunamis, not just once but many times, just may hold the key to your survival.
Kimberly-Clark, Philip Morris, Walgreen’s, Kroger, Gillette, Abbot Laboratories, Wells Fargo, Pitney Bowes, Wal-Mart and Walt Disney are only a few companies that have sustained growth through good times and bad over the last fifty to more than 100 years.
- They all became and were known as the best at something.
- They all focused on hiring good people and then not micro-managing these people.
- They all had very specific goals for the company and everyone knew those goals by heart.
- They all had core values that went beyond just making money.
- Every decision that these companies made were determined by their goals and their core values.
When times get tough, it may be more important than ever to find something in which your business can become known as the best.
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