Stop Using Too Many Acronyms (Nobody Understands You)
Elon Musk famously hates acronyms. He coined the phrase “Acronyms Seriously Suck,” or ASS. According to his autobiography by Ashlee Vance (which is a seriously good read, by the way), he lambasts anyone who uses too many acronyms in presentations and insists on them...
Stop Using Too Many Acronyms (Nobody Understands You)
Elon Musk famously hates acronyms. He coined the phrase “Acronyms Seriously Suck,” or ASS. According to his autobiography by Ashlee Vance (which is a seriously good read, by the way), he lambasts anyone who uses too many acronyms in presentations and insists on them...
Stop Using Too Many Acronyms (Nobody Understands You)
Elon Musk famously hates acronyms. He coined the phrase “Acronyms Seriously Suck,” or ASS. According to his autobiography by Ashlee Vance (which is a seriously good read, by the way), he lambasts anyone who uses too many acronyms in presentations and insists on them...
Stop Using Too Many Acronyms (Nobody Understands You)
Elon Musk famously hates acronyms. He coined the phrase “Acronyms Seriously Suck,” or ASS. According to his autobiography by Ashlee Vance (which is a seriously good read, by the way), he lambasts anyone who uses too many acronyms in presentations and insists on them being written out in long form....
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Stop Using Too Many Acronyms (Nobody Understands You)
Elon Musk famously hates acronyms. He coined the phrase “Acronyms Seriously Suck,” or ASS. According to his autobiography by Ashlee Vance (which is a seriously good read, by the way), he lambasts anyone who uses too many acronyms in presentations and insists on them...
A Tale About Dave in Maintenance and his Cheaper Supplier
"I'm buying my widget from Supplier A because he's cheaper than the preferred vendor that Purchasing told us we have to buy from.” That's what Dave in Maintenance said to me. He figured that he could buy his £100 order for 10% less. You see, one of his friends works...
The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule): Why It’s So Important
You may well have heard of the Pareto principle. Another common name for it is the 80/20 principle, or rule. It's named after the Italian economist, Vilfredo Pareto. If the name rings a bell, it's most likely because you've heard somebody use the term “pareto...
What is Maverick Spend? (And how to spot it)
No, it’s not a straight-to-video 80s movie that you’d never heard of. It can definitely be an unintended horror film for SMEs though if they don’t have a firm grip on it and know how to contain it. Maverick spend is essentially any spend that cannot be...
How To Increase Profit Margins without Raising Prices or Selling More
Sounds like magic, doesn’t it. Increase profit margins without raising your prices or making more sales? You’re probably thinking the only option left is slashing your costs, or curtailing investment you had planned. It’s not. It’s all about understanding what you...
Don’t Let Too Many Emails Rule Your Day: Strategies For Inbox Zero
Of all the gripes, trials and tribulations of the stressed and overworked modern executive, possibly the loudest complaint is the sheer volume of email one receives in a typical working day. This is especially the case in large, multinational corporations with...