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As a business owner, I am repeatedly asked, “How is the current environment affecting your business and what is your forecast to finish the year?” Generally, we look to the past as an indicator of future performance. Of course, there are many factors and variables that can influence the outcome. I learned through my statistics […]
KTM Solutions celebrated 15 years in business on April 21, 2020. Although COVID-19 impacted our celebration plans, this milestone gave me pause to reflect on 15 years in business and the life lessons learned. I would like to continue to share those with you as maybe they will help other business leaders. Have you ever […]
KTM Solutions celebrated 15 years in business on April 21, 2020. Although COVID-19 impacted our celebration plans, this milestone gave me pause to reflect on 15 years in business and the life lessons learned. I would like to continue to share those with you as maybe they will help other business leaders. I’m sure it […]
KTM Solutions celebrated 15 years in business on April 21, 2020. Although COVID impacted our celebration plans, this milestone gave me pause to reflect on 15 years in business and the life lessons learned. I would like to continue to share those with you as maybe they will help other business leaders. In the mid […]
KTM Solutions celebrated 15 years in business on April 21, 2020. The celebration was not at all as planned. Most of our clients, suppliers, and associates were “grounded” due to coronavirus, making any celebration a bit lack-luster. The grounding also allowed many of us to hit the pause button on our busy schedules. For me, […]
I would never have imagined that the United States economy would come to its knees in a matter of days as the result of a virus. Think about this. In February 2020, the economy was like a raging fire. Unemployment was at historical lows. The stock market at historical highs. For my business, we had […]
Greenville, SC – KTM Solutions, Inc., a Greer-based mechanical engineering company is celebrating 15 years today. Founded in 2005 with the goal of providing “On Demand Engineering,” KTM’s professional engineering services and turnkey mechanical solutions have become a go-to resource for many of the Southeast’s small and large manufacturers. At KTM, it’s the quality of the engineering […]
We all do it every day. Whether you are conscious of the decision, you make a risk judgement daily. For example, you choose to get into a car and drive. Road Safety International (1) reported nearly 1.25 million people die in road crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths a day. An additional 20-50 million are injured or […]
In 1976, I received the rank of eagle scout. Achieving the rank of eagle required a lot of work and preparation. I still remember most of what I learned including the motto “be prepared.” Being prepared is important in all stages of life. Whether you are a high school student, entering a university program, beginning […]
I truly believe that most well run companies have exemplary process control. I am also convinced that successful companies will adhere to a quality system that requires established processes. The ISO standards suggest that continuous process improvement is a hallmark of a strong quality management system. Improvement can be difficult. I know I am a […]
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