When we decided to locate our global business services firm in Indianapolis, we had a hint of the possibilities for growth. Now, we are finding out the realities.
In the last 4 months, our firm has taken on several projects that have expanded our geographic and industry portfolio. From global supply chain management to medical device to wine distribution, we have had the opportunity to help our clients develop and refine their business models and execution of those models.
For our team, we have had to evolve our models to become more aligned with the needs of our clients. Many times you may hear the advice to evolve you model according to demographic trends or economic trends. This is not bad advice.
In fragile and prosperous times, I would place a vote for evolving your model to be in tune with those organizations that keep your business in business...your clients. Without clients (read: paying clients), you don't have a business. You have an idea.
How has your business evolved in the last 6 months?
To tweet or not to tweet, that is the question for business leaders.
I've heard some people say that Twitter is a waste of time. On the other side of the table, the opinion is vastly different. I will not go into the details of using Twitter as a strategy for online social networking to create business solutions. In my opinion, it is a simple decision. If you want to be a part of the conversation about your company or organizaiton, you should be using Twitter.
As the leader of a global business services firm, I tweet for a couple of reasons. First, I want to share my thoughts on topics related to our clients. As a result, I receive feedback that could be helpful to our clients. Second, I follow people who are actively involved in running businesses. Yes, you can learn from your peers. Overall, Twitter is a useful tool to achieve our goals at S4X. By the way, you can follow us at S4X on Twitter.
Are you using Twitter? How has is impacted your organization?
A non-scientific review of Indianapolis business trends reveals that technology companies are growing despite the economy. Now, I'm not selecting the technology industry to suggest that everyone should switch to that industry.
As a business consulting firm, we use technology but are far from a technology company. One of our partners, Dave Castor at Alerding Castor, keeps our team informed about technology.
I just think that other industries can learn from the technology industry. Whether your firm is a manufacturer or a business services organization, the lessons from the technology company can help you.
I could use examples from our company or our clients but I thought I would a share a video clip which prompted my thoughts on this subject. Although David Lawee, VP Corporate Development at Google is speaking about business formation issues related to technology, he presented two themes that resonated with me and probably will with you as well.
#1 - Passion, Partnerships and Speed #2 - Maximize time and people resources
We all use technology in our organizations for-profit and NGO alike. What can you or have you learned from those organizations that create the technology you use?
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When we decided to locate our global business services firm in Indianapolis, we had a hint of the possibilities for growth. Now, we are finding out the realities.
To tweet or not to tweet, that is the question for business leaders.
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