The fact is, unless you have a board of advisors or directors, there usually isn’t anyone in your business to evaluate your performance and give you honest feedback. Most business owners get their best feedback while brushing their teeth in the morning and looking...
It’s critical that you clearly define what problem you are trying to solve as you introduce a new initiative. Whether it’s a software application, a continuous improvement journey, or a new CRM, a clearly defined objective will help everyone sign on to the mission....
As the leader of your business, your main responsibilities include providing strategic direction for the business and the leadership necessary to get there — among other things. Chances are though, that you did not wake up one day and suddenly become the leader that...
What day is it? What day is it? Oops, it’s the senior leadership team meeting day and you’re not prepared! Don’t let this happen to you. First of all, congratulations on actually having a senior leadership team meeting. While it may seem quite ordinary, it is not...
An important part of any company’s growth strategy includes some form of acquisition, tuck-in, or merger. A business does this to accelerate their growth in a manner that is faster than growth through organic sales. Making the most of these types of transactions...
It’s with joy that parents welcome their children into the family business. While many of the kids grew up in the business, sweeping floors and often times getting in the way, there are several paths that grown children can take as they consider entering the business....