CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING MONEY
I’m so excited that my first book, CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING MONEY is now available.
This book is a collection of my favorite essays about money-related topics.
It will give you a new perspective on profit and prosperity.
Perhaps it will encourage you to work harder and make more money.
Or maybe it will do the opposite.
Either way, the book reflects my experiences in the consulting world through my published blogs and newsletters.
This book is the first book in my “Beyond Success” series and provides information about different facets of success and money. However, the book is about more than money. It covers productivity, organizational waste, customer relationships, staff motivation, and more, and how all these elements combine in making money.
This book may not change your life, but it will make you think about money in ways that you probably never thought of before.
Here are some excerpts:
While instant success is a dilemma that many organizations would love to experience, one thing that struck me about my client was that they recognized very early the need for effective systems for continuous improvement. This recognition alone speaks volumes about how they will continue to be successful.
—Managing Overnight Success
Several years ago, my son came home from school with a report card that mainly included B’s and A’s. When asked about the B’s, he responded that his teacher said that “B’s” were good. He said that his teacher told him that it’s okay to strive for B’s or even C’s (“as long as you pass”)—and not work so hard to get A’s.
We have become a society of underachievers.
—What Happened to Achievement?
When we focus on business improvement, the easy part is fixing holes in systems and processes to gain quality and efficiency. But the key to making those fixes stick is the people. Enter: positive psychology.
—Putting People Back into the
Quality Process
If you’re a business owner, this book of ideas that never grow old will help you think about ways to revitalize your business for more profit.
If you’re not a business owner, this book will equally help you consider how and where you spend your money and whether your spending should change.
CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING MONEY provides insights that can help you create an EXTRAORDINARY approach to money.
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Book Reviews
High praise for Mary’s first book. Her writing is clear, direct, and informative, with just the right touch of playfulness to make even the hardened reader smile. You’ll find topics here that you may not have ever considered concerning money.
— Dr. Marina Uzelac, Chiropractor, Wholistic Chiropractic & Wellness
Mary is a gifted writer. Her mastery shows even in her first book. I was impressed at how she skillfully pieced together seemingly unrelated topics into a cohesive gem that makes one think about different aspects of money. Is money one of the most important things in life? This book will enlighten you to think of all possibilities, whether business or personal profit is your goal.
—Lori Roter, MA CRM PMP
Money is always a foundational piece in life. Mary covers all the bases to help businesses and others carefully consider where they spend their money. This book is a great read - straightforward and value-packed.
— Dr. Michael Dujela, Surgeon,Washington Orthopaedic Center
About the Author
Mary Čolak is the author of several newsletters and blogs on business, contentious issues, and life. Considerations in Making Money is her first book in the Beyond Success series.
For over 30 years, Mary used her unique ability to turn chaos into order for organizations and individuals alike. She helps clients identify necessary improvements in organizational and personal work methods and systems. As a result of her involvement, clients experience marked improvements in efficiency, productivity, and a reduction in their stress. In addition to working with organizations to improve business processes, Mary also coaches individuals to help them manage and overcome obstacles in their job performance. In addition, Mary taught operations management for several years as a university instructor in the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Mary is a lifelong learner. She has a Master of Arts degree in professional communication, a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology (major) and English (minor), and an Associate of Arts diploma in public administration. In addition, she has a master's certificate in Lean Six Sigma and was certified as a management consultant in 2004. Her awards and recognitions include the Outstanding Graduate award from the Institute of Public Administrators of Canada and an honour roll certificate from the Canadian Association of Management Consultants for placing first in British Columbia on the comprehensive national management consulting case study examination.
Mary was born in Croatia and emigrated to Canada with her parents at a very young age. Today, she loves spending summers in her native Croatia but is happy to call Canada her home.