We spend so much time working on our businesses that I wanted to reflect on the things that "MY" ideal company would be accomplishing!

Leaner & Quicker to service the market: specifically focused on critical needs, lots of energy to capture market share – Thinks Big and Moves Quickly

Adaptable to Change: constantly searching for opportunities, ways to improve & grow to meet client’s expectations – Actually Over-Delivers internally and externally

Cash Productive: cash is king, more self-reliant, manage with as little debt as possible, if they do have debt, it is structured and managed effectively – Good Understanding of Money

Recession Proof: implements strategies to minimize economic impact in a downward economy – Forward Looking Perspective

An Inflation Perspective: they will grow faster than inflation with little or no increase in operational costs or increased overhead – Thinks Zero Cost Solutions - First

Family Friendly and Supportive: today employee commitment is critical to the organization’s bottom line results; good companies stay focused on how to satisfy the employees that provide the services to customers and bring value to owners – They Reward the best and Say Goodbye to non-contributors

Stable & Conservative Philosophy: will do less "trying" to be all things to all customers, they will dominate a niche, they will farm out work to more specialists, the cost of doing everything in-house will become ROI focused, Good Companies will build Strategic Alliances

Free Market-Oriented: entrepreneurial spirited, focus on Possibilities vs. Consequences, Opportunities vs. Problems, they compete on quality, price, service dependability, and availability providing longer-term value for value relationships – Believes what one Thinks Drives Actions

Strategic Thinkers: in terms of Strategy they plan and executive, they are prepared to adjust their plan as conditions warrant; they strategically engage the entire organization – They Stay Relationship Focused and Constantly Deliver Results

Sometimes we need to hold a mirror and take a good look at ourselves.

These comments were adopted from an Unknown Author and changed to relfect my thinking. I thank the original Author for the inspiration.