As a business owner, have you ever found yourself on the wrong path? You started out in the right direction, and then you got busy with the day-to-day. But one…
Read MoreI’m often called on to identify the issues that are preventing a business from growing easily. It might seem like this would be straightforward: make a checklist of all the…
Read MoreAs mentioned in a prior blog, smooth operations depend on having the right people in the right roles, with clear expectations and the right processes, tools, and information to do…
Read MoreSmooth operations depend on having the right people in the right roles, with clear expectations and the right processes, tools, and information to do their job. Our consulting engagements normally…
Read MoreI often tell people that business growth is not a steady upward slope, nor a giant leap to the top. It’s a staircase. (This isn’t a new idea, see this…
Read MoreLast month, we discussed the many reasons to improve your business’s operations, including smoother operations, higher profit margins, and a better price point if you decide to sell the business.…
Read MoreSelling a business is remarkably like selling a house. You can sell it as a “fixer-upper," which is easy but won’t get you top dollar because the new owner is…
Read More“Time management” are two words brought up in any discussion of running a business. They’re perhaps also two of the most crucial words for any business owner who is seeking…
Read MorePeople tend to think of business continuity only when it comes to major catastrophes. The head of the company dies, a natural disaster shuts down operations indefinitely, a fire burns…
Read MoreIn a previous blog, we wrote about the importance of accountability inside organizations and touched on three strategies for how business owners can and should hold themselves accountable. One of…
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