Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 282 It’s Magic Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 282

Photo by: Chad Barr This past week, when the news that my kids and grandkids would be leaving Orlando, I thought back on how many times I was able to visit Disney World and the theme parks with them over the last 7 years. Honestly, it never gets old; the wonder and the magic of the kingdom seems fresh and awesome each time. What was it about Walt Disney’s vision and drive that created this mega, magical success? Here are...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 281 Hiring Your Strategic Web Partner to Grow Your Business Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 281

I was recently asked to provide my insights about the following questions, focusing on hiring a strategic web partner to grow your business: 1. What should a consultant or small firm consider when hiring a strategic web partner for their consulting website project? When evaluating the hiring of a web company, there are several key criteria to review: How long have they been in business and what is the stability of the company? What is the company’s infrastructure, who will...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 280 Creating the Dream Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 280

I remember… Wishing that I could visit the US one day and perhaps even relocate there. Envisioning a day when I would be able to pick up the phone and see the other person on the other side. Wanting to build my own company in the future. Hoping I will find the perfect woman to marry. Planning to have a healthy family. Hoping to be fortunate to be surrounded by a few good friends. Expecting I would live, experience and...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 279 Creating Excitement and Value Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 279

Photo by: Chad Barr This last weekend, my family and I traveled to Los Angeles to celebrate the wedding of our niece, Shoshana to her talented and amazing new husband, Ryan. A truly beautiful celebration of love and a special occasion with our family as well as friends and other family members we have not seen in years. We got to relax and experience gorgeous Pasadena and even visit Disneyland and the Los Angeles Zoo. With so many great things...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 278 When is it OK Not to be Perfect? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 278

Photo by: Chad Barr My wife recently hired a new gardener when we got the news that our previous gardener of 20 years was retiring and selling his business. The rates were not comparable and while the spring clean-up was good, it wasn’t nearly perfect. It reminded me that cheap is not good and good is not cheap! But after all, it was just twigs, leaves and grass that needed be manicured and discarded from the property. Where do we...

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