by Frank Williams

I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to believe that we are already in late October.  2011 has flown by, and 2012 will be here before we know it.

If you are a business owner or organizational leader, now is the time to begin preparing for 2012.

While many retail businesses and other businesses that sell consumer products are gearing up for their busiest time of the year (the Christmas shopping season), many companies that offer professional services or sell primarily to other businesses are entering what is often a down time.