I have often been told that my business has gone to the dogs! Being an entrepreneur is challenging—I have stumbled many times but always moved forward. Over the years, I’ve shared tips for business owners to stay on track. Recently, my Great Dane Remington’s love for agility courses inspired me. A dog agility course can
Effective time management is becoming an increasingly important skill in the business world today. We know that time is a finite commodity and there is an ever- growing demand for it. So, you must choose how you use your time wisely. This is not a new idea. However, the reason that time management can take
Having well-designed procedures builds operational efficiency and offers a huge benefit to any business. When performing tasks, people develop a specific way that they do things. The way that things are done become operational systems. Operational efficiency and effectiveness improve when you document the workflow by your staff. In the process of documenting, you can
Employee happiness can no longer be an afterthought for businesses. A purpose-driven organization has become increasingly important when trying to recruiting talent to work for you. Now, 75 percent of job seekers say that company culture is just as important as salary. Today’s workforce wants to know that they make a difference and wants to
Using the After-Action Review process is a great way to make informed decisions to move your business forward. Before you decide on your overarching goal for a new quarter of your fiscal year or craft your annual goals for the start of a new fiscal year, it is well worth the time to complete an
An emotionally stimulating purpose statement is a compelling driver to boost positive employee performance. Articulating a clear business purpose creates a strong advantage to compete in the transforming economic landscape, with tangible bottom line benefits. The organizational purpose is a business’s core reason for being and it communicates the benefit it provides those it serves.
As a business grows, its operational efficiency becomes increasingly critical. Successful operational effectiveness is demonstrated through the adoption of work systems designed to get the work done with metrics reporting their outcomes. The reason that creating well documented systems is so important is that the standardized procedures allow for more consistent work flow. In essence,
There is no doubt that running a business includes a certain level of stress. Keeping customers happy, workers happy, a positive cash flow, all the while trying to expand the business, are challenging on any given day. Did you know that your daily work habits can influence the amount of success you have in your
Building a business and following an entrepreneurial path can be grueling. To boost productivity and stay inspired each day of the year, through good times and tough times takes a concerted effort. It’s normal to stay awake at night after working long hours, or stressing over financials, and being on the constant lookout for an
Being an entrepreneur is challenging, and running a business can be grueling. I find that a business runs much more smoothly if you incorporate a purpose-driven productivity system into the operations. What do I mean by that? When you began building your business, I’m sure that you envisioned yourself with more control of your own
