by stuartferster | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Stuart Ferster
Lean production or manufacturing is a philosophy that focuses on efficiency and eliminating multiple kinds of waste (Muda) from work processes. Initially developed in Japanese automotive factories, lean production has helped many companies worldwide drastically...
by stuartferster | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster
Successful, veteran entrepreneurs understand that the key to establishing brand credibility and eventually building long-term customer relationships is understanding the customers’ pain points and providing them effective solutions affordably. In a 2018 study...
by stuartferster | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster, Tools and Apps
Project management juggles between three surrogates; time, cost, and quality. Thanks to technology, task management tools are the fad in the silent majority of businesses. Task management, or project management tool, aids in the administration, planning, and...
by stuartferster | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster
Media coverage helps businesses spread brand awareness and get the exposure they need. Business owners could do the work themselves or hire a well-connected publicist. No one needs a publicist, but publicists who are willing to build relationships with the media take...
by stuartferster | Sep 28, 2020 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster
Supply chain management aims to supply your customers with the products they want and when they want it. For small businesses, it’s often that you want to accomplish this while spending as little money as possible. Managing supply chains can be complicated,...
by stuartferster | Aug 24, 2020 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster
During times of crisis and uncertainty it is easy to feel distracted or experience brain fog. Seemingly simple work tasks may start to feel like monumental chores. Perhaps you’re struggling to stay focused and productive. You’re likely dealing with uncertainty in...
