Blog by A BMI Team Member

Change is Not Affected by Desire, it is Affected by Action

Resolutions, especially those of the new year variety, have always been a bit of a curiosity.  More recent studies would suggest that approximately 8% of people actually keep their resolutions, despite the staggering number of people who make them.  That means, year after year, roughly 90%...

01.31.22 5:12 AM - Comment(s)
We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

The first snowfall of the season has finally landed on the doorstep of BMI's HQ - at least, the first snowfall that seems to be sticking around.  The snow is actually quite late this year, compared to years past, though that should not be taken as a complaint.  Instead, it actually looks a...

12.08.21 6:52 AM - Comment(s)
Better Late Than Never!

The astute observers among you might recognize that the BMI newsletter, usually diligently sent on the 1st of the month, is, in fact, a few days later this month.  Whether you call it fate, chance, or just a creative accident, the tardiness of the newsletter coincides nicely with the topic....

11.07.21 11:59 PM - Comment(s)
Facing the Scariest Part of Business: Accountability and Responsibility

It seems fitting to discuss, as the calendar rolls over into October, a month traditionally associated with spooks, scares, and Halloween, one of the most frightening parts of business an entrepreneur can face. Accountability is, for the entrepreneur, an interesting and odd concept.  Unlik...

10.03.21 9:09 PM - Comment(s)
We All Agree it is Important, So Why Don't We Do Anything About it?

Summer, believe it or not, is starting to draw to a close. September generally marks a return to routine, as schools open, vacations end, and the weather becomes less conducive to activity outside the home.  That is not to say that routine is a bad thing, nor to suggest that summer ending shoul...

09.01.21 9:43 PM - Comment(s)
The Pursuit of Perfection Should Not Hinder the Pursuit of Improvement

The pursuit of perfection, not only in business but in life in general, has long since been a core tenet of society.  It's not as if the belief that perfection can be achieved, per se, has ever become accepted though.  The very definition of perfection precludes any room for improvement....

08.03.21 1:55 AM - Comment(s)
If You Can't Stand The Heat, Do You Have To Get Out Of The Kitchen?

A heat wave, at least in Canada, has resulted in some record temperatures and nearly unbelievable thermostat readings this past week.  With temperatures surpassing 40°C (that's 104°F for the American readers) and even getting as hot as 46° (114°F) where some of BMI's staff is, it is understanda...

07.02.21 9:11 PM - Comment(s)
The Fine Line Between Giving Your All, Not Giving Enough, and Reckless Abandon

A theme you may have heard in BMI's publications, whether it is the newsletter, social media, or YouTube videos, is stressing the importance of holistic success.  Holistic success, a balance between the work life and home life, between personal and professional, between hard work and relaxation...

05.20.21 1:51 AM - Comment(s)
You Can't Outrun A Grizzly

BMI's clients and prospective-market business owners understand that they are always, at least in some way, competing against behemoth companies such as Amazon, McDonalds, Disney, and Walmart. Indeed, we regularly acknowledge that these mega-players continually frame and reset consumer expectat...

05.12.21 2:31 AM - Comment(s)
The Low Code Manifesto (Part 2)

Today, you're most likely to encounter a Low Code use-case in customization. This is where you have a tool and you want to change something in the end-user interface. Like when you have a CRM and need to make the ‘email field’ a ‘required field’ so that your front-line sales staff must ask for ...

04.27.21 10:26 PM - Comment(s)