Business by the Book Proverbs 16:26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. First and foremost you work for yourself. You are your own industry. You have a product which is made up of your time, your talent, your ability, your knowledge, your skill, and your personality. Whether you are creative or analytical you are your product. Not only does each worker need to understand this, each employer also needs to understand this. Being your own i

Business by the Book Proverbs 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: Labor disputes, conflict resolutions, warranty issues, unforeseen consequences of major decisions, market fluctuations, supply shortages, transportation logistics, inventory problems: these and so many other business matters must be handled daily. Managers have the task to manage matters, both big and small. Handling matters wisely is a gift, an art, and a learned skill all rolled up into on

Business by the Book Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Most of the business people I know are in business for the long term. They desire success not for a week, a month, or even a year. They work for success that will endure for a lifetime. In their early years they work, scrimp, save, invest, work some more, and plan to have some financial independence during their years of retirement. This takes lifelong success. Perhaps the