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17 business solutions
“Always focus on the front windshield and not the rear-
view mirror.” This quote from former U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell, is a
great reminder to keep our attention on what’s in front of us rather than on the past.
You’ll find inspiration for looking ahead in this issue of Business Solutions. It begins
on page 3 with the Four C’s of Creativity , which offers tips on fostering creativity in
the workplace to generate new ideas for the future.
Pages 4 and 5 feature a Business Spotlight on Stevenson Company, Inc. This innova-
tive Topeka company makes spiral chutes for food product manufacturers and is active
in the community, always looking ahead at new technology and new opportunities.
Networks Plus recently helped Stevenson with the installation of a new CNC router
and continues to function as its virtual IT department.
It’s important to Grow With the Times to Grow Your Business, as you’ll discover on
page 6. Stay open to fresh ideas and encourage your employees to look for better and
faster ways to do their jobs. On page 7, learn why Businesses Improve Efficiency
With Virtual PBX. Could this cost-effective technology offered by Networks Plus
help your business down the road?
As you focus on the front windshield, remember that Networks Plus is here to
guide you in your technology planning. We’re in this journey together.
Sincerely,
Brian Thomason
General Manager/CEO
Blue Valley Network of Companies
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