Greater Reading Chamber Commerce Quarterly Fall 2017 - 29

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PLAN: Growing up as a military kid,
I was often reminded of the phrase 'Poor
Planning Precedes Poor Performance'.
And I'm confident you've heard the cliché
that 'failing to plan is planning to fail'. Yet
why do so many small businesses miss
this step? The biggest excuse I hear is that
they don't have the time; but the reality is
they don't make it a priority. I've worked
with too many business owners who run
their business by the seat of their pants,
and then wonder why they're not living
the life they expect or are dealing with
more stress than they'd like. I realize that
everything won't go according to plan...
it never does, but if you don't know where
you're going, any road will get you there.
Direct Action: Put time on your
calendar for Q4 - right now - to spend
anywhere from 90 minutes to a full day
to begin planning for next year.

RKL&YOU.

dreaming
bigger.

SERVE: Service to others is one of the
best gifts we can offer as leaders, and as
From small business to Fortune 500, dreams
a business owner, you are a leader. One
are the fuel for growth.
way to serve others is to treat them with
respect. In the work I've done with
You are the dreamer. And RKL can help your dreams take flight.
companies big and small, one of the most
Working with RKL, you'll experience strong, long-term relationships
common desires of employees is to be
and personalized service from trusted business advisors who are
dedicated to seeing your company grow. Big or small...from
treated with respect by their supervisor
start-up to exit, we have the knowledge to help you over-come
and their teammates. Treating people with
challenges, seize opportunities...and make your dreams a reality.
respect doesn't mean you don't hold them
accountable, but rather being upfront and
Together, we can help you. Dream bigger.
honest about what your expectations are,
Contact us today to learn more.
then helping them get to where they want
to go. Another way to serve others is to
Reading * Lancaster * Harrisburg * York
get out of your office and take action with
RKLcpa.com
a local non-profit, school, or organization
that serves the public. Alone we can
do so little, but together as a team and
community, our service to one another is
The actions I've listed certainly aren't the "be all end all" for you or your business, but if
magnified for the greater good.
they're new to you, they're a great place to start. If you're uncertain about any of the actions I've
Direct Action: Think about an area shared, or need helping planning, email me at steve@thegoblegroup.com and mention you'd
of in your community, whether it's a like some help in a specific area.
food bank, a homeless shelter, or a youth
facility like Olivet Boys & Girls Club.
Call them and ask how you can serve,
especially this holiday season.

http://www.GreaterReadingChamber.org http://www.RKLcpa.com

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