The new year is just days away. The holiday shopping period is officially over, and you, like many business owners, are strategizing and goal setting for 2022. This article explicitly addresses marketing and sales strategies, but we encourage you to look at your entire business and see where you can make positive growth in the…
I recently received a request from Porch.com to weigh in on an article they were writing called “How to Succeed as a Remote Worker: Q&A from the Experts.” In writing my piece, I got inspired to write an entire article on the subject of remote work equipment. It’s often so much more than just a…
Many business owners understand that having documented processes and procedures in the workplace is valuable. However, they must overcome two barriers to implementing processes and procedures in a busy workplace. First: There is the time crunch. If everyone is busy, when will the documentation get done? Second: There is the willingness of employees to document.…
The new year is right around the corner! This is a wonderful time to revisit your leadership strategies and ensure you are using the right techniques to accomplish your 2022 business goals. Five Leadership Strategies to use in the New Year This new year it is vital to get your entire team on the same…
Adi Klevit, founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, hosts a podcast called Systems Simplified. Each episode features a fascinating interview with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and authors. As you can imagine, these episodes contain valuable lessons that benefit all listeners. We did a “round-up” article based on the Systems Simplified podcast back in June,…
As the world around us continues to change, our businesses need to pivot to remain successful. Pivoting may look like creating a chassis-sharing program so that your business and others can get products off docks. It may look like making several virtual products to avoid supply chain issues altogether. Your company may be a startup,…
Did you know there are five different generations currently working? This generational divide spans ninety years (yes, there are ninety-year-olds still in the workforce today). This means that the following generations may be represented in your company: The Silent Generation (1900-1945) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Generation X (1966-1980) Millennials (1981-2000) – Sometimes this gets broken down…
Implementing reliable business systems is an essential action for any business in any industry. Systems build stability, ensure a job is performed correctly, make things easier on employees, and show customers they can rely on your company. But what if your industry is based on change or “disruption?” What if your industry standard is following…
Remote team management can be more complicated than managing in-person teams. Often, the communication breakdowns that underly poor management happen more rapidly and are far more apparent when a team is remote. If you are struggling to manage a remote team, look at the warning signs below to see if you need to change your…
Different business owners vary in how they do things. Some like to fly by the seat of their pants, while others want to accomplish specifically defined tasks. Some feel that the pressure of a last-minute presentation improves the product, while others prefer to have everything completed and ready for client review well in advance. There…