Management

 

Is Your Business Great to Own?

Many CEOs and business owners will agree that the benefits of ownership far outweigh the struggles and daily challenges. While entrepreneurship is still one of the best ways to fulfill the American dream, only a small percentage of companies are truly “great to own.” Is your company…

 

 

Tear It Apart And Put It Back Together Again: Critical Thinking

Every business begins with ideas. But it’s the “have to dos” that get done. When you know that you: “have to” build your business in order to get your solution to the world (and pay your bills doing what you love) “have to” sing your heart out in order to stay on the show (and…

Legal Structure: The Difference Between LLCs And LLPs

As an entrepreneur, new business owner, or investor, you understand your market, your customers, and your competition. But for many, the process of picking a business structure is an unfamiliar road to navigate. The question whether to form an LLC or LLP doesn’t have to be complicated once you…

4 Steps To Succeed In The Government Marketplace

The U.S. Federal Government buys nearly $100 billion worth of goods and services from small businesses each year – but cracking this market as a small business can be challenging. However, done right and with plenty of pre-planning and research, small business owners can successfully land their…

Can Attitude Get You Fired? Two Attitudes to Avoid

Is attitude hurting your business? According to a study by Leadership IQ 46% of new hires will fail within the first 18 months but 89% of that failure will happen because of attitude — not skill. When it comes to being employed, the ability to fit the small business culture and communication…

Managing Your Ideas

Ideas need management just like people.  “Ideas are nothing without implementation,” says Anita Campbell, Founder of Small Business Trends, in “Innovation Management Helps Make Your Idea Reality.”  It’s true.  When it comes to business, it’s not enough to just dream. But how…

If You Shed Legacy Industry Practices What Could You Become?

Customer experiences are delivered year after year in many industries without challenging or changing process, policy or approach in what they do.  And when questioned the answer is “this how we always do this.”  And then they wonder why they don’t stand out in the marketplace. Perhaps the…

Spring Clean Your Approach to Your Business

It’s tough to say for sure with the crazy weather many of us are experiencing, but one thing is certain: Even it doesn’t feel like spring has arrived where you are, it does feel like spring is in the air. You can feel the sense of possibility and excitement that the new season brings, and…

Keep Score During the Year for a Blowout Business Win

Have you ever watched a sporting event and completely ignored the score until it was over?  Do coaches wait until after the game ends to give feedback?  Do baseball players ignore the count (balls and strikes) when they are up to bat? No! So why do businesses fail to keep score in the middle of…

Is It Time to Fire That Client?

There’s a natural lifecycle for any freelancer’s business. When you’re just starting out, you indiscriminately look to attract as many clients as you can to build your business. But inevitably, some clients won’t be the right fit. Whether it’s an overly-demanding client who’s prone to…

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