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.…
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…
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…
The holidays are a double whammy this year as most employees continue to work from home and prepare for a different kind of holiday season. Additionally, some employees work in a small space with a partner working remotely, children learning remotely, or roommates working from home. With most interpersonal relationships remaining remote for now, it…
If you have read our past articles, you will see a pattern. We consistently discuss establishing internal business systems to create consistency and ease of operation within your company. However, what happens when you – the business owner – painstakingly document processes and procedures, and no one pays attention? There are two common scenarios that…
Many of us are having meetings in our homes through video conferencing software. Remote work is already difficult, with a high risk of interruption and distraction. Remote meetings increase that difficulty level, as so many publicly embarrassing incidents have shown us. This article will discuss how to have quick, effective meetings as you work from…
Inspiring leadership among your team is more important now than it ever was before. Your employees need excellent leadership – and they need to be able to strive for more within your business. Your company is providing stability for both customers and employees. However, your business can also create a space for employees to excel…
The last quarter of 2020 is here! During this year, we have talked about business stability, productively reviewing the year, and business growth – among other topics. These are all vital factors in creating a successful fourth quarter – and encouraging lasting growth into the new year. With the above articles in mind, we wanted…