David S. Chang, Author at The Art of Thinking SMART

Does Your Business Need Business Intelligence and Digital Visualization Tools?

June 2, 2019
David S. Chang

No matter the size, every business depends on growing sales to expand and flourish in the market. To continue growing during pandemics, competition, and technological advancements, businesses need to take advantage of big data. Big data and business intelligence help you get feedback and be able to better target your customer base. Through predictive models, […]

9 SMART Steps to a Successful Business

June 1, 2019
David S. Chang

Hard work and determination are the foundations to any successful business. Working hard however isn’t enough for your business to thrive in today’s market. Here are steps that you can take to differentiate and set yourself apart. 1. Identify your Unique Selling Point When it comes to business strategy, there are only two ways to […]

June 1, 2019
David S. Chang

Small changes to your life can add up over time. Especially when it comes to your money, finding small and SMART ways to save can potentially be the difference between thriving versus surviving in retirement. Due to the power of compound interest, you’ll be surprised how quickly saving even nickels and dimes can add up. […]

May 31, 2019
David S. Chang

Starting your own company puts a lot of pressure on your shoulders. For solo entrepreneurs, the pressure is worse. They can’t share the workload with the rest of the team. Working alone to build a company is a challenge every day. If you are in the process of starting your business alone, you might wonder […]

MY PERSONALITY SELF-ASSESSMENT – How do I see myself?

May 26, 2019
David S. Chang

It’s obvious that God didn’t use a cookie cutter to stamp out people to look and have the same personality. God loves variety – just look around. And there is not a “right” or “wrong” personality. There is not a “right” or “wrong” personality, there is just YOUR PERSONALITY. A personality is difficult to change, […]

May 25, 2019
David S. Chang

Battalion Commander Battalion Climate/Culture Battalion Priorities Officer Move/Career Management Decisions Leader Development / Leader Certification Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG) Steering Committee Oversight Unit Justice/UCMJ External Communication – to Higher and Adjacent Units Battalion Command Sergeant Major Standards and Discipline Enlisted Soldier Management UCMJ Actions & Chapters Medical Readiness and Non-Deployable Soldiers Retention Awards […]

May 25, 2019
David S. Chang

One of the first things any leader should do when taking command or joining a unit is to understand the organization. He or she should understand the different duty positions, roles, and their responsibilities. Not having clear job descriptions and expectations is one of the main reasons for poor team cohesion. You mustn’t assume that […]

May 25, 2019
David S. Chang

Unlike many other types of small businesses, an auto business isn’t usually one you can easily start in your living room. You’ll need to spend anywhere from $1,500 to $15,000 a month for a suitable car shop space, $5,000 to $10,000 for a diagnostic machine, $15,000 for a tool set, $3,700 for installing a lift […]

Pay down your debt: Snowball Method or Avalanche Method

In Debt? Two Ways To Pay Down Your Debt

May 22, 2019
David S. Chang

Financial problems are all around us. Many Americans today are in debt and are having difficulty paying it down. According to the latest statistics: U.S. households have more than $15,000 in credit card debt. 43 percent of Americans spend more than they earn. 14 percent of income is used to just pay interest on credit […]

May 21, 2019
David S. Chang

Establishing yourself in the legal domain is an uphill journey, and every beginner has to go through the initial struggle. But it does not mean that challenges will end down the road as you have to face them even as a seasoned professional. Getting bigger and better is only harder in the industry, even as […]