Mark Richardson, CR, is an author, columnist, and business growth strategist. He authored the best-selling book, How Fit Is Your Business? as well as his latest book, Fit to Grow. He can be reached at mrichardson@mgrichardson.

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Some success habits require skill and practice. Others, such as being on time, just need the right mindset.
Planning needs to be automatic in your decision-making processes
Writing things down doesn’t just help us remember, it makes us more efficient because we are less likely to duplicate our efforts
These six habits are practiced, in one form or another, by almost all successful people
Five decidedly unexciting tips for a stronger financial return, better client experience, and less stress on your organization
When making decisions, it's important to balance gut feelings with facts and figures
Success habits like being on time don't require skill or practice, they just need the right mindset
Simple guidelines to help create, and then exceed, expectations—whether for your clients, employees, family, or friends
Why it's so hard for remodelers to talk about money, and tips for getting over it
People are your company's greatest asset—an asset that requires close attention and a strategic focus
Is your business primed and ready for success in the coming year? If not, here's how to gear up
Year’s end is a sprint to the finish, a time to meet or exceed annual goals
Don't fall behind on current technology. If you do, your business will feel the repercussions
The right advice is important to success. Be deliberate in where and how you find it.
With a rapidly changing market, such as we have now, you need to be alert to any changes, so you can maintain a nimble, evolving business
Today, your real competition isn’t the other remodelers, builders, or designers in your area; your real competitor is the homeowner
For a business owner or leader, midyear is an ideal time to replan, revise, and regroup
When applied to employee personalities and skills, any organization needs the right blend of both types
While it isn't always possible to predict exactly how things will change, it is important to make the inevitability of change an integral part of your business strategy
How getting homeowners to understand the logic behind their decision to buy and to buy from you will help keep them enthusiastic and moving forward with the project