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Trucking and Sales

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Bruce

Bob had been coming to the end of his four week training period with Randy his trainer, he had been doing pretty well and felt confident he could handle the duties of a long haul truck driver. He had done well in the classroom,… Continue Reading “Trucking and Sales”

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Don’t Just Haul-Overhaul!

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Bruce

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As professional drivers we think about hauling freight up and down the road. As business owners it is important to keep refreshing your business and keeping it up to date. That means improving efficiency, improving cash flow, and improving income opportunities. How many of… Continue Reading “Don’t Just Haul-Overhaul!”

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And They Say the Government is Helping, Yeah Right!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Bruce

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Business has many great benefits, but it can also make you want to punch out a wall. Much of that has to do with the Government bodies that answer phones with their cushioned pay cheques and have the power to make people want to… Continue Reading “And They Say the Government is Helping, Yeah Right!”

Category: Customer ServiceTags: articles, Bruce Outridge, business, complacency, entrepreneur, Outridge Consulting Services

The Cost of a Smile

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Bruce

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Who is the face of your company? Do they understand the importance of a smile to how they greet people. It is amazing how smiling can make your whole demeanour so much different. What it does for the face of your business is even… Continue Reading “The Cost of a Smile”

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Riding Your Passionate Wave

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Bruce

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Have you ever seen someone extremely passionate about what they do, it’s electric, they have enthusiasm and excitement? As we all know however passion doesn’t bring the clients in the door, but it does keep you going when things are slow. I recently met… Continue Reading “Riding Your Passionate Wave”