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Testimonials   Mike Miedema, President of Lakewood Process Machinery April 2015 Our initial intent with Rua Associates was to explore our future succession plans, but we were approached by a competitor expressing interest in our business at the very start of our conversation. Randy Rua and Don van der Zwaag led that process, helping us to explore various options and negotiations. The result was a partial sale – that of our product line and intangible assets- with us keeping the manufacturing part of the business. It was a unique end result that provides a new opportunity for the future of our business. Without Randy’s and Don’s guidance, it seems unlikely we could have arrived at a mutually beneficial outcome for both parties.  Scott Ribbe, President of Geerpres, Inc March 2014 I want to express my appreciation to Don van der Zwaag and the entire team at Rua Associates for helping make this acquisition a reality. Don was able to identify an ideal opportuni

"By the end of this book, it will be as if he's proofing your emails, auditing your texts, and keeping us all from putting our foot in our mouths a little less than normal." ~Joy Eggerichs "Every day we have the potential of both verbal and written blunders...When we don't stop to think before we speak, we increase the odds that we will misrepresent our best selves, which could result in people misinterpreting us. We leave them wondering if we have goodwill or good sense, or neither. When we speak before we think, we widen the chances the other person(s) will be notably hurt, frustrated, confused, angry, fearful, or offended by something we've communicated." "What exactly should you 'think before you speak'? Here are four questions to ask yourself with everything you communicate: *Is it true? *Is it kind? *Is it necessary? *Is it clear?" ~Dr. Emerson Eggerichs SkyWay Drive Associates is reading this book which is applicable

Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White Language Definition How? Methodology Words of Affirmation Uses words to communicate a positive message to another person · Praise for accomplishments · Affirmation of character · Praise for personality · One-on-one · In front of others · Written (email or hand written) · Public Quality Time Giving the person your focused attention. · Quality conversation (eye contact, no distractions, listen to feelings AND thoughts) · Shared experiences · Small group dialogue · Close proximity on a project · Lunch · Stop by office and check in   · Go on walk   · Off-site retreat   · Watch sporting event · Phone call to check-in Acts of Service Service - providing assistance, “What can I do to help?” · Make sure

The topic of challenges related to growth is relevant to companies of all sizes, and this book provides an interesting perspective with which to face those challenges head-on. "It doesn't matter whether the growth you're aiming for is 20 percent or 80 percent. Growth of all kinds presents the unique paired challenges of greater complexity and uncertainty, and keeping teams focused and aligned seems to become increasingly difficult. You need a way to marshal your forces to make your initiatives happen and to build the visibility that will help you know if you're on the right path. You need the execution rhythm, discipline, and perseverance to overcome--or avoid--the common obstacles to growth again and again. Because when you can do that, you'll grow your company faster, your results will be more predictable, and you'll be happier."  pg 14 Whatever your current perspective is in relation to growth, we'd be happy to speak with you about ef

It was a wonderful Exit Planning Institute Conference in Nashville with new insights on doing business transitions between younger generational categories. A vast majority are between the Boomer Generation and Millenial Generation. The keynote speaker Dan Negroni, author of "Chasing Relevance--6 Steps to understand, engage, and maximize Next Generation leaders in the workplace", spoke about using Merger and Acquisition Tools in order to process transactions and successfully navigate through with respect to the generational differences as well as relating inter-generationally within the workplace on a daily basis. Below are some highlights from this discussion. I'd definitely enjoy sharing more information with you about  this topic in regards to your specific transition.  616-610-9705 don@skywayassociates.com