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... all, automation meant doing everything twice: once for the computer and then again using the old methods because we didn't trust computers. Thankfully, those days are gone and only a true dinosaur' doesn't appreciate the improved productivity of computer usage. THE JOB DESCRIPTION Before we castigate recalcitrant business owners, let's look at the job description of an owner. I believe it can be summed up fairly easily: Provide the vision upon which the future of a company will be built. Create a nurturing, motivational, and empowering environment for staff Present the philosophical framework to serve the clientele. Generate a fair return on investment for the company. Although this might seem oversimplified, these four categories cover just about everything a true leader must do. To use a metaphorical example, the executives of a national bakery can run the company without ever having baked a loaf of bread — as long as they understand the process and are keenly aware and sensitive to both employees and customers. The conundrum, in the case of our friend's partner, is that technology is an essential component for every facet of the owner's job description. THE VISION Businesses are building the future technological block by technological block. Forget the retail side of Internet commerce; think in terms of communication, information resources, and back-end supply chain. Some pundits say that Jack Welch of General Electric blew his chance to retire with a bang when the Honeywell merger fell through. I disagree. Welch has already given GE the most valuable farewell gift possible: an introduction to the Internet. Initially blind to the possibilities of the Internet, gentle ...
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... they want changed. For example, selection is important to many customers. If they're shopping for luggage, they want to know what's available, and going from store to store takes too much time. Going to E-bags.com, however, is quick and easy. Traditional booksellers were shocked when websites selling books appeared. Of all products, this is the one that customers need to touch and browse, they said. Evidently all customers aren't like that, particularly when they heard, I'm so sorry, we don't have that book, but we'll order it for you. It will take only a week or two. Transforming unpleasant and painful experiences is where the Internet shines. 7. All that counts is the customer. Aren't those words obvious? Not always. Consider your personal experiences with banks, bakeries, doctors' offices, restaurants, electronics stores, supermarkets- anywhere! Do they always treat you as if you come first? Then there's that common voice-mail message, Leave your name and number. I'll get back to you when I can. How about the number of unanswered voice-mail and E-mail messages? Does this sound as if the customer comes first? We tend to put our agenda first, not the customer's; we want to be in front of prospects when we're ready. Look at most sales letters and literature. Most are written from the point of view of the company doing the selling. Where's the customer? According to Forrester Research, online (or click') merchants generate greater customer loyalty than their bricks-and-mortar counterparts. Even if you've been buying home appliances from the same ...