A business is like an iceberg. The top, floating above the water, is all of your products and services. While this is the most visible portion, it is not the majority of the iceberg. Below that top section is 90% of the business. The people, culture, tech, automation, systems, management, quality control, and more are…
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…
Businesses are constantly in some stage of stabilization, growth, or contraction. Change is the one constant in any business, no matter what is happening in the economy or what you see in the news. You have likely heard the quote from Lou Holtz: “In this world, you’re either growing or you’re dying so get in…
With the national “stay at home” recommendation over and many states loosening restrictions, companies across America are reopening. This reopening looks different depending on the type of business you are in. For example, a hair salon in Florida is reopening by serving one customer at a time. Both the stylist and customer have masks on…
Businesses across the U.S. and the world are changing and adapting to the rules and regulations surrounding COVID-19 protections. Companies that require in-person work may be minimizing their staff, staggering shifts, providing gloves and masks, or may have shut down operations until reopening is possible. Others that allow for at-home work have structured their systems…
You have probably received many emails from a variety of businesses talking about the measures they are talking to support at-home work and keep spaces sterilized. However, after that initial email, many companies go dark and return to “business as usual” when it comes to their marketing. This is a mistake. During times of uncertainty,…
Believe it or not, 2020 is right around the corner! Whether you are wrapping up a holiday sales bonanza or are preparing for staff to have several days off, it’s time to look forward and think about the best way to start the new year. We here at Business Success Consulting Group want to provide…
Every successful business leader has a shared skillset. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a business owner, a member of leadership, a team lead, or an employee aspiring to move up the ladder, it’s crucial to develop proficiency in leadership skills. The first step in this development is identifying necessary attributes and practicing each until you…
If your business growth is outpacing your estimates, we first have to say “Well done!” Many company owners struggle to accomplish their growth goals. In fact, 80% of new businesses fail during the first year. However, not every business crashes and burns because it didn’t grow fast enough. Sometimes a company will grow so rapidly…
Many many businesses have employees that “telework” or work remotely. The trend of working at home has grown over 100% since 2005. That’s an enormous change in business model over the last ten years. Even though working from home is becoming more common, it can be difficult to manage employees working remotely. It’s impossible to…