A Blood Pressure Test for Lawn & Landscape Companies

When was the last time you had your blood pressure tested? Taking your blood pressure is one of the first things most doctors do before treating you for just about anything. How much pressure your blood is under as it courses through your veins is a reliable indicator of your overall health; and it can be an early indicator of everything from heart disease to bad circulation. Does it tell the doctor everything they need to know about your health? Of course not, but one powerful little ratio can give the doctor a pretty good sense of your overall wellbeing. … Read more

Why Fire Trucks Always Back In: Being Ready is Really Important

Have you ever noticed that fire trucks always back into the fire station? Why don’t they just pull into their parking spot snout-forward like the rest of us?  Backing in at the end of a shift saves them time when they have to get to a fire. They back in to be ready; whether the call comes in 5 minutes or 5 days, they are prepared to pull out as quickly as possible. Like the firemen, you, as a business owner, need to be ready when you get the call from someone who wants to buy your business. And these … Read more

Six Steps That Will Add Value to Your Business

With the Sochi Olympic Games taking place this month, it is interesting to reflect back on some of the big events of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. In the Men’s Downhill race at Whistler, for example, the winning time of 1:54:31 was posted by Didier Défago of Switzerland. The time among medalists was the closest in Olympic history, and while Mario Scheiber of Austria posted a time of 1:54:52 – just two tenths of a second slower than Défago – he finished out of the medals in fourth place. In ski racing, one fifth of a second can be … Read more

Webinar Invitation: Building a Sellable Business with John Warrillow

John Warrillow, the bestselling author of Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, will lead a one-hour presentation on building a sellable business. Built to Sell was ranked by both Inc and Fortune Magazine as one of the best business books of 2011. During this unique session, John will discuss the principles of increasing the value of your company – John will also take your questions directly. The webinar will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST. This webinar is being offered only to clients and friends of The Principium Group.  Please indicate Ron Edmonds or … Read more