Sherpa

Do You Need a Sherpa to Climb The Mountain of Entrepreneurship?

Do you have a Sherpa in your life? In other words, a trusted guide to help you conquer the extreme challenges of life.  Especially for business owners and entrepreneurs.  In a recent blog post, we discussed the outstanding book authored…
Alison Levine

"On The Edge" by Alison Levine is a Must Read Book

Looking for inspiration? Motivation? Are you finding the challenges ahead of you similar to climbing Mt. Everest? If so, then you need Alison Levine in your life. Who is Alison Levine?  Well, we are glad you asked. According to AlisonLevine.com,…

Theory of Constraints: Focusing on "The Goal"

In our last post, we provided a book review on the business classic, "The Goal". "The Goal" shares a fascinating story describing the power results utilizing the Theory of Constraints. Discovering bottlenecks. Road bumps. In other words, identifying…
The Goal

Book Review of "The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement"

What on earth took me so long to read "The Goal" by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox? The first edition came out in 1984. Several years ago a close friend, Max Krug, introduced the book "The Goal" as well as the Theory of Constraints. Consequently,…
LED Uses

LED Uses: FEI's Top 10 Favorite Uses for LED Lighting

There are so many different LED uses. LED lights are useful anywhere from concert venues to home pools. Businesses are also using them at conventions and events. Surprisingly, there are even cost-effective party supplies that you can purchase…
Linkody

Linkody: The Backlink Tracker

We recently discovered an outstanding tool to help with your SEO and internet marketing strategies: Linkody - The Backlink Tracker.  Linkody is a backlink monitoring tool that enables customers to find, track, and analyze valuable backlinks.…
American Manufacturing

Reap the Benefits of Outsourcing Manufacturing in the U.S.

Outsourcing manufacturing in the U.S. continues to show many signs of steady growth. For example, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), American manufacturing contributed $2.33 TRILLION to the U.S. economy during 1st…
Herb Kelleher

Herb Kelleher: Entrepreneur, Maverick and Airline Icon

Just to kick things off, we LOVE Southwest Airlines! Not just as customers but also as a company to admire and emulate. Why? It's all about the company culture. How has Southwest separated themselves from the competition for all of these years?…

Construction Sign Fails (or Wins in Our Opinion)- FEI's Top 10

A Construction Sign usually signifies trouble ahead. Also, construction can mean delays. If you are already in a hurry or not in the mood to be stuck in traffic, a construction sign can be the most frustrating thing to see. However, sometimes…

Horticultural Lighting: Growing Seasonal Produce All Year Long

What is Horticultural Lighting Used For? Horticultural Lighting is becoming more and more common. Actually, we are blown away by the explosive growth and demand. However, what exactly is Horticultural lighting? Farmers are not only using…
Snow Day Activities

Snow Day Activities- FEI’s Top 10

Are you like us and live in an area where winter lasts ¾ of the year while summer lasts 3 days? Do you need a way to entertain yourself and your family when there is snow past your knees? We have some of the best Snow Day entertainment ideas…
Start With Inspiration

Start With Inspiration: Did You See Katelyn Ohashi Perform?

When building a company culture, where do you start? Do you start with inspiration? A purpose? Can you get behind a cause and give everything you've got? More importantly, can you inspire your team as well as your customers to feel your passion?…