Whether you’re the CEO, a senior leader, or a sales representative, you’re working hard every day to refill your business pipeline. Three factors will impact your recovery from the COVID-19 health crisis. Focus on the business impact you experienced, your timing, and your sense of urgency going forward. Your World Today Start with a realistic […]
There is a distinct market redistribution going on in our world today. Your customer mix, products and volume are all changing. You did not ask for this to happen and neither did your customers, but here we are. Senior leaders are having a difficult time getting a handle on what their specific needs will be. […]
When was the last time you took a hard look at how well your business executes? Some basics include, did we get the project right, did we get it out on time and did the client like it? How about, did we do it within the budget that the client agreed to? Here’s another, did […]
All that you have to sell is your time. That doesn’t only apply to those who sell, but to literally everyone in the business. What you know is based on a collection of your experiences, who you speak and meet with, what you read, and the tasks that you perform. Your time is extremely valuable […]
The rules of the game have changed. You need to take a hard look and evaluate your playing field, or markets that you are in. What’s different? What’s the same? Like a coach on the sideline, or a general in a battlefield, you’ll need to make an analysis of the situation and position your unique […]
It’s fair to say that the owners, CEOs, and senior team members at many printing companies are getting closer to retirement. To ensure the continued sustainability of the business, it’s important to invest the time, energy, and resources necessary to train the next generation. The next generation includes your daughters and sons, nieces and nephews, […]
Leading through uncertain times can create challenges that no one has really prepared for. Deciding when to act when dealing with situational fatigue is difficult. Particularly while facing potential irreversible business trends. These times create an unprecedented need for rational thought and problem solving. There will be many unknowns as business tries to emerge from […]
Managing through a crisis can be like driving in the fog — it’s very difficult to have clarity, depth perception, and to confirm that you’re on the right path. It’s times like this that teamwork, communication, and entrepreneurial adrenaline play a major role in helping to guide you through the curve. Financial Accountability The soundness […]
Are your 15 years of experience 15 years of accumulated experiences, or one year of experience repeated 15 times? The answer would hopefully be accumulated experiences. How about your leadership team and sales team – how would they stack up when asked this question? The challenge is to make sure that you and your […]
Business clarity has been severely reduced for many organizations. Most owners were counting on a gradual business recovery beginning about now. As different parts of the country were given the signal to restart their business activity in the wake of the global pandemic, those same regions are now also affected by social unrests. While the […]