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Mr. MacLean is the founder and President of the Michigan based, directional Quality firm, Q21: 21st Century Quality, LLC. Gary is certified as a Mechanical Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Auditor, and Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality

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Business > Starting a Business How to start your own business: 1 of 61
So you want to go independent do you? Do you really want to be your own boss? Well, if you can just scare up the courage to give it a try, you will be amazed at the level of freedom you can enjoy. In order of progression we will take a look at ten very important steps in how you should start your own business. 1) SELECT THE B... More..
Business > Starting a Business Tips for starting a small business: 1 of 25
TIPS FOR STARTING A SMALL BUSINESSSo, you would like to own your own small business. This isn't an impossible dream but be ready for some hard work, long hours and personal sacrifices. Owning your own business is the dream of many Americans. I don't believe there are any fail proof formulas to starting your business but there... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies Accepting responsibility for your own work: 1 of 22
My chosen vocation lies in the field of Quality Control. Over my 35-year career I have accepted responsibility for many different positions in the Quality department; inspector, technician, engineer, auditor, supervisor, manager, director and even several different corporate (I'm here to help) quality positions.I've also had ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business The benefits of starting a home business: 1 of 16
For most of my life I have worked for someone else in automotive parts manufacturing companies. Most generally I have held some position in the Quality Assurance department; quite often I have been the Manager or supervisor or even director.Things were fine until about ten years ago. My then employer approached me one day and... More..
Business > Starting a Business Is it better to work for an established employer or be self-employed?: 1 of 15
There is a lot of talk about working for yourself, starting your own business, benefits of a home business and other at home ventures. For the most part they seem to appear with a positive slant. I have been in both positions; working for someone else and working for myself. I agree; there are many benefits to be had working ... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Moral concerns about capitalizing on foreclosures: 2 of 17
Why should anyone have any concerns, moral or otherwise, about buying a foreclosed property? It's for sale, they have the means, the price is right, buy it. It's simple supply and demand. For instance;I married my current wife about half way into my life. We were no twenty somethings looking to start a new life but we were fo... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business start-up guide: 3 of 22
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a little business of your own, all wrapped up right there in your own spare bedroom? It isn't difficult to get something going. Small business, small plans, small expenditures. Let's look at some ideas;1) HOW SMALL / BIG?: I recommend; don't quit your day job. Let's start small and consider gr... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit The hardest part of owning your own business: 3 of 18
THE HARDEST PART OF OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESSOne of America's biggest promises; anybody can own his or her own business. All you have to do is be willing to work hard and have a good idea and you can own a business. Our country is full of people turned entrepreneur who have made that promise a reality. It doesn't take a lot of... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit The most rewarding part of owning your own business: 7 of 32
THE MOST REWARDING PART OF OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESSCan there be any better way to earn your living than by working for yourself? To own your own business, that's the American dream. Fortunately, for most of us, that dream can be realized with little to no effort. Owning your own business can be the most rewarding accomplishme... More..
Business > Human Resources Does workforce diversity live up to its promise?: 2 of 9
I think what we are speaking to here is what does a diversified employee group do for a corporation? What does a company gain from having a diverse group of employees? I don't read into the topic anything having to do with forced quotas or any equal rights of any kind. All I see is; if a corporation has a group of employees f... More..