Too many hiring processes start off in the wrong direction. A role opens up, someone drafts a job description and it gets posted. The first thing you know, resumes come pouring in and its game on. Where the process begins hitting the guard rails is when the hiring...
Your opportunity and desire to reinvest in the business can be both exciting and nerve-racking. You’ve done your homework with your team of suppliers and feel good about the capex strategy. As you prepare for growth with the latest tech-enabled gear, you’ve reached...
Most leaders think they have a “people issue.” In reality, they often have a clarity issue. What does this mean–and it’s not about modifying your eyeglasses prescription. My experience tells me that it begins with having clear expectations for the role and what...
Running a printing company isn’t about luck, it’s about precision (although being lucky doesn't hurt). It’s about knowing where you stand every single day. The best-run print company leaders know their numbers. They know their productivity numbers. They know their...
When the waiter walks by your table in the restaurant, you raise your hand slightly to indicate that it’s time for the check because it’s time to go. If you are considering raising your hand and selling your business, let’s review some of the things that you can work...
Being a member of a peer group is hard work. These groups are not for the thin skinned. For them to work, each member must be honest about their business and be prepared to give as much as they get. As Rocky Balboa once said, “The world ain’t all sunshine and...