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Believe: There Is No Bigger Word

Robert LockardSeptember 05, 2016Leave a Comment

Believe - there is no bigger word, Fishbowl BlogFishbowl CEO David K. Williams is a regular Forbes contributor. And he’s really starting to turn heads. His article, “Meet The Zentrepreneur: A New And Emerging Breed Of Entrepreneur,” inspired one reader to write his own article about it, entitled “What would you ask?”

The author of that article talked about a hypothetical conversation with Abraham Lincoln in which he could ask the dead statesman any question. He elects to ask how to build his character in a way that reflects Lincoln’s superior moral character. He parlays this topic of guardian angels into a discussion of angel investors and what it takes for entrepreneurs and their businesses to survive in this rough and tumble world of ours. (more…)

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Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.
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Did You Know Fishbowl’s CEO Is a Published Author

Robert LockardDecember 14, 2015Leave a Comment

David K. Williams is the CEO of Fishbowl, Fishbowl BlogWe’re changing it up this week. I’ve talked a lot about what Fishbowl’s software does and now I’m going to talk about who Fishbowl is. For example, did you know that Fishbowl CEO David K. Williams is a published author?

David is quite prolific in his writing and speaking engagements. That’s not the easiest thing to do when you’re also busy with the day-to-day grind of running a business. But he has found the time to write a book, weekly column, and more. Let’s talk about them. (more…)

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Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.
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Fishbowl CEO’s Game-Changing Leadership Insights

Robert LockardOctober 29, 2014Leave a Comment

Fishbowl CEO David K. Williams was one of the “Magnificent Six” presenters at the New Mavericks Webinar in September 2014.

Several of the speakers addressed topics involving personal health. David talked more about how businesses can be stronger by having leaders treat their employees better. (more…)

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Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.
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5 Ways Inventory Control Software Boosts Employee Morale

Robert LockardSeptember 23, 2013Leave a Comment

Employee morale is an important business asset. If your employees are cheerful and excited to come to work each day, their performance will improve and their interactions with customers will be more positive.

Inventory control software boosts employee morale and productivity, Fishbowl Inventory BlogA recent Forbes article by Fishbowl CEO David K. Williams, entitled “The 10 Worst Things Bosses (And Employees) Can Say,” got me thinking about how essential morale is to a company and how easy it is to let it slip away through poor communication. Of course, there are more ways to improve how employees feel about their jobs than speaking kindly to them, though that’s certainly a good start.

Inventory control software might seem like it’s just a cold, number-crunching tool that has nothing to do with employee morale, but I’d like to show how these two seemingly disparate things connect in interesting ways.

Let’s take a look at five ways inventory control software can boost employee morale at your company. (more…)

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Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.
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Utah Named Best State for Business 3rd Year in a Row

Robert LockardDecember 31, 20124 Comments on Utah Named Best State for Business 3rd Year in a Row

It seems like just yesterday that I talked about Utah being named the best place to do business by Forbes. Here we are again to celebrate Utah receiving this honor for the third year in a row! Since Fishbowl is headquartered in this state and doesn’t have any plans for moving, this reflects well on our company’s future.

Utah and the United States, Fishbowl Inventory Blog

How Utah Won

A Forbes article breaks down the factors that gave Utah an advantage over every other state:

  • Utah’s population has the youngest average age in the country at just 29
  • A third of the state’s workers are fluent in at least two languages
  • Utah’s international trade continues to rise each year
  • Adobe, eBay, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, and Procter & Gamble have all moved some of their operations to Utah
  • The state’s regulations and legal structure are the third best in the country for business
  • Energy costs are much lower than the national average (more…)
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Get to Know Fishbowl’s CEO

Robert LockardJuly 23, 2012Leave a Comment

David Williams has served as the CEO of Fishbowl since 2004. I used the word “served” deliberately because he has put so much of his time and energy into making this company successful. I’ve never met a more dedicated leader.

Fishbowl CEO David Williams, Fishbowl Inventory BlogI would like to invite you to get to know David better by visiting his new Wikipedia page. It gives a nice little overview of his accomplishments at Fishbowl, and the amazing obstacles (both personal and professional) he has overcome over the years.

Plus, it’s updated frequently, so you can visit that page at least once a week to see the latest articles he’s written for Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Inc. Magazine. Several of his articles have gone viral, and he’s become quite a prestigious voice among business owners. You’ll definitely want to check out the insights he has to share.

So come get to know Fishbowl’s CEO a little better, and I think you’ll be impressed by what you find.

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Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.
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Are Managers Becoming Obsolete?

Robert LockardJuly 10, 20122 Comments on Are Managers Becoming Obsolete?

What if, instead of working under a manager and simply carrying out their orders, you were given a chance to have an equal say in the company’s direction and how you do business? What would be the result?

Are managers obsolete, Fishbowl Inventory BlogThat’s the topic of Fishbowl CEO David Williams’ Forbes article “No More Managers. Everyone Leads.” When you give employees the freedom and incentives to be creative, they can often come up with solutions that traditional leaders would never have dreamed up.

Trust isn’t the easiest thing to give, which is probably why many businesses stick to the formula that’s worked well enough in the past. The trouble is that the business world is constantly changing, and it’s not enough to have employees who are good at following orders. You need people who are willing to take risks and use their minds to be more productive.  (more…)

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Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.
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The Right Way to Hire Employees (It’s Not Just Work Experience)

Robert LockardJune 15, 20123 Comments on The Right Way to Hire Employees (It’s Not Just Work Experience)

Job seekers, do you ever feel discouraged after going to interview after interview and being told you don’t have the right experience for a job? Sometimes you just want to cry out like Aladdin:

Aladdin is they copyright of Walt Disney Pictures, Fishbowl Inventory BlogIf only they’d look closer!
Would they see a poor boy (or girl)? No siree.
They’d find out there’s so much more to me.

There are so many diamonds in the rough that employers are missing out on because they stick to rigid, outdated hiring criteria. Old habits can make them blind to the strengths that young talent can bring. I don’t mean to harp on experienced workers. There are good reasons to hire people who know what they’re doing because of years of training. But employers must be flexible and get a good mix of talent, experience and potential in their workforce to really thrive.  (more…)

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