Category: Leadership

Speed Networking

When I tell business owners one of the easiest ways to expand your network is to attend a speed networking...

5 Myths of a Business Plan

Do you need a business plan? What will be the purpose of your Business Plan?  Are you seeking funding? Want...

10 Simple Rules for Family-Owned Businesses

Small business owners are the backbone of the U.S. economy. There around 5.5 million family-owned and operated businesses in the...

5 Business Growth Traps

Most small businesses will struggle to meet their strategic goals. Why? They fall into “growth traps.”  Sometimes they try to...

1 Percent Rule

The 1% rule is simple: improve just 1% each day. The idea is that if you do this, the good habits you...

Are your employees set up for Success?

“Employee engagement” is a catchall term, not to mention an endlessly marketable consulting concept.  Many business owners are skeptical about...

Mastering the art of managing

Mastering the art of managing

Twenty-five hundred years ago a new Chinese emperor took the throne of the Middle Kingdom.  He was only 18, so...

2021 2020 directions

4 Simple Things Entrepreneurs Needs to Do

The holidays are almost over. Many business owners have either taken it easy during the holiday season while their competitor...

Foot on gas

Keep your foot on the gas during the holiday season

The Holiday Season is upon us and for sales professionals and sales managers this time of year adds special challenges...

Obstacles

Obstacles are the stepping-stones of success

A man was walking in the park one day when he came upon a cocoon with a small opening. He...