Companies worldwide have switched to a majority remote workforce, which means that personnel management actions like hiring, training, and onboarding are all done online. This can be a significant shift for any company and, while many businesses spent 2020 “making it work,” it’s time to officially create processes for remote onboarding. Remote Onboarding Trying to…
As a business owner or entrepreneur, you have set your growth goals. The question is, when is it time to invest in those goals and make them happen? This delicate balance is one that company CEOs and startup teams have struggled with for decades. There are many factors to consider and decisions to be weighed…
2020 proved to many of us that resilience and strong leadership are vital when keeping a company going during adversity. Now that a new year has begun, we wanted to look ahead to help business owners like you grow your company in 2021. What strengths do I need to nurture in 2021? We face a…
You built your business with a vision in mind. You defined objectives and goals and have grown your company to achieve these. Sometimes it can feel as if money and income growth and business growth do not go hand in hand, and business owners can be left scratching their heads, wondering where they went wrong.…
Every year we encourage company leadership to conduct a business evaluation or retrospective that digs into the successes and failures of the year – and provides a means for moving forward. While this is a common quarterly and yearly task in most businesses, last year made a standard apples-to-apples comparison of work well done very…
It is the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021. Your leadership, dedication, and persistence are more vital right now than ever before. So, we wanted to end the year with some inspiration from business leaders who also went through economic uncertainty and talk about how you can use that inspiration as you move…
Businesses must grow to succeed. This is a well-known maxim in the corporate world and is demonstrably true. Companies that do not grow inevitably shrink as their competitors take on more of the market share or their industry becomes obsolete. Even though so many of us know this truism, it can be challenging to focus…
Remote employees, video conferencing, and home offices are now the norm rather than the exception in the business world. These changes can be fantastic for companies that expected to transition to remote work and feel pretty dismal for business owners who favor an in-person management style. Whether you planned to create an at-home workforce or…
Every business owner must be prepared to exit from the business at some point. Whether you plan to reduce your working hours, sell the company, retire, or somewhere in between, laying the groundwork for an exit will make that process a much easier transition. What is an “Exit Strategy?” First of all, let us talk…
2021 is right around the corner! A new year means a fresh start and a new look at your business goals and metrics. This year has caused changes in the business world and even left holes that can be filled by entrepreneurial innovators – like you. With that in mind, now is a great time…