by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Ford. Built Ford tough. Honda. Technology you can enjoy. Mercedes-Benz. Unlike any other. Volvo. For life. Toyota. The best built cars in the world. So, what kind of car do you drive? How long have you stuck with that brand? It’s that time again. The... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Jim Edmonson Have you ever watched someone move around their kitchen effortlessly, making meal preparation seem easy? Have you ever tried to complete a simple operation in another kitchen where every move seemed frustrating and inefficient? I have worked in some... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Patrick McConahy Probably one of the biggest challenges a boutique firm faces is the bottom line. Salaries are typically 75 – 90% of the firm’s annual operating cost. Some clever business practices to ensure that a firm of this size stays afloat are a diversified... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Patrick McConahy It’s no secret that the economy could be better. All across the country businesses and firms are experiencing losses and cutbacks, disheartening and disorienting employees, managers, and owners alike. Both long-time employees and new hires... by Whittaker Associates | Dec 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Todd Smithee Studies show that people grossly overestimate the power of their memory. To illustrate this, take a moment and try to recall everyone you spoke with last week. Now, think of every contact you need to make in the next week. Unless you have a...