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
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
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
As we move through the beginning stages of the twenty-first century we find that there remains a growing leadership gap for our businesses. These organizations need leaders who can effectively navigate the complex and changing situations of our times. Organizations need to assess who is currently available in the workforce and whether they have the
Making the transition from entrepreneur to CEO of your company can be a challenge. When you start out, you are the business. You were responsible for growing all aspects of your business. Yet. before you can grow your business and embark on the transition from entrepreneur to a leader, you need a clear vision of
As a business leader, how much thought do you give to setting business priorities? To craft priorities that propel your business forward, consider (1) the purpose you are trying to achieve—why you are initiating the goal, (2) the resources –financial and human capital—you have available, and (3) the time sequence that needs to be followed.
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 and maintaining a thriving business is challenging, to say the least. With so many decisions to make, a business owner is bound to make an occasional mistake. We know that “measuring twice and cutting once” is important advice we learned from tradesmen. It means that we should think carefully before acting—yet sometimes deciding on
Building an achievement plan for your business provides wonderful benefits. Setting goals and determining how the goals will be met takes tactical decisions. When you have an achievement plan in place, you will find that you have more clarity, direction and focus to complete tasks and keep moving forward toward your goals. Most business goals
How important are business relationships? As an entrepreneur, you started this business to use your talents to serve others and make money. What have you built so far? What’s your most important asset? The capital equipment you installed, or intellectual property you designed? Your annual net profit? These things matter, but your most important asset
