This is a difficult time of uncertainty and business owners are instinctively cutting back and holding on to what cash they can. COVID-19 has affected everyone. Here we offer advice that may seem counter intuitive. We suggest that business leaders focus on the human side of your employees and customers. They should be your priority […]
In a Time of Uncertainty, Prioritize Increasing Revenue Read this Blog »
Developing a mentorship program can be extremely helpful for employee career development and self-improvement. Having a mentor allows staff members to focus on skill enhancement and goal setting. If members of your organization are struggling with a clear sense of direction moving forward, it may be time to consider establishing a formalized mentorship program. Using
The Benefits of a Mentorship Program in an Inclusive Culture Read this Blog »
It may sound counter-intuitive but there can be advantages to allowing your business process to include some failure. Here’s what we mean by that. We know that you have spent time defining your purpose, your goals, and how you get things done with your staff. We’ve talked about efficient and effective work procedures. So why
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Opportunity management is a system for evaluating, choosing and prioritizing various business choices that you can make to keep a business moving forward. You may be investigating a new revenue stream, choosing a better CRM platform, or joining a strategic partnership, as examples. Selecting the right opportunities can be a major struggle for entrepreneurs and
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Planning for business success allows you to create a focus and build motivation. Without a business plan, your day can easily be hijacked by everyone else’s interruptions. Time is such an important commodity that you should guard against it being wasted. As long as you are going to work on and with your business, you
Planning for Business Success in the New Year Read this Blog »
There comes a time when every entrepreneur faces a decision about whether it’s time to pivot and change business directions in mid-stream. As an entrepreneur, your business was the tangible result of an idea that you believed held promise. So, you set out to design an action plan that would take your business from where
When Is It Time to Pivot with Your Business Plan? Read this Blog »
There are many hats that a successful leader wears including being a visionary and being an explainer-in-chief. If the leader can clearly communicate the organization’s vision that inspires its members, the execution of the plan becomes easier to complete. President Obama coined the term, explainer-in-chief to refer to Bill Clinton and the way in which
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If you listen to many business advisers today, you’ll find they offer lots of advice about scaling a business which means to expand the business operations to handle increased capacity of sales. However, much of what they say no longer seems to produce the results you are looking for. In other words, what they are
Strategies for Scaling a Business Have Changed Read this Blog »
Today, building an inclusive business environment is a core principle for any leader who wants to create a strong, competitive organization. An inclusive business provides respect and value for every employee regardless of nationality, race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. Inclusion is the deliberate act of welcoming diversity in an environment where everyone’s voice can
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Are you setting business priorities to focus on what matters most for your business and for the life you want to lead? As business development strategists, our goal is all about aligning each individual’s values and talents with the work they are pursuing. We want you to make a the positive impact in both your
Setting Business Priorities to Focus on What Matters Most Read this Blog »
