There are many great things about being a “hands on” leader. Making sure that you know each detail of every project allows you to really understand the reasons why things happen. Understanding the reasons why allows you to come up … Read More
Author Archives: Patrick Weir
Check-Up Season is Here. Are You Ready?
We’ve been focused a on back to school season lately, but that is because it impacts so many industries, from the obvious student housing to residential buildings. Today we’ll be discussing yet another sector affected by the back to school … Read More
Back to School Season in Residential Buildings
I have always loved to learn new things, so you may be surprised to learn that I never liked school. When I would hear the phrase, “It’s back to school time!” or when the first smells of Autumnal turning leaves … Read More
What’s Better than iPhone Package Tracking Apps?
Chances are if you handle a substantial amount of inbound packages on a regular basis you’ve searched for iPhone package tracking apps. Maybe you’ve even downloaded an app or two already. After all, Apple holds 40% of the US smartphone … Read More
Vacationers Are Upon Us
OK I’ll admit it. I LOVE vacations. I still dream of taking a whole summer off, like when I was a kid. I find that taking some time away from your problems actually allows you to come back and approach … Read More
Don’t Jump the Shark in Your Mailroom
The term “jumping the shark” was coined by Jon Hein in response to the infamous episode of Happy Days in which Fonzie literally jumped over a shark on water skis. The phrase has signifies a gimmick used by desperate television … Read More
Reaching Out to Students Before Fall Semester
A few weeks ago we discussed using this summer to gear up for fall semester in your campus mailroom. Hopefully by now you have implemented a package tracking system and trained your staff on using it, but you may not … Read More
Independence Through Package Logging
Like almost any organization, in a healthcare network money is mostly made or lost not by the few big things, but the myriad little ones. Those smaller expenses or missed revenue opportunities are just everywhere and they add up astoundingly … Read More
Please Residents by Going Mobile
Residents today are using mobile devices to search for new homes more than ever before. Scouring Craigslist, Zillow and other listing sites on their smartphones and tablets, screening properties before they even set foot on site. Surely you’ve made your … Read More
Do You See the Forest for the Trees?
When you first start your business and as you begin to grow, you learn your product or service inside and out. You can rattle off every specification, feature and benefit at the drop of a dime. You successfully pitch your … Read More