“The Business Runs Without Me”— Said the Owner Whose Phone Rang 14 Times During Lunch
A business owner recently told me: “The company practically runs itself.” Then his phone rang. An employee needed approval for a customer refund. Another asked whether they could order a new printer. Then came questions about payroll, a sales discount and where the extra paper was stored. We had been sitting together for eleven minutes. […]
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