Strategic Planning
11 Key Elements of a Good Business Plan
Somebody asked me what the key elements of a good business plan were, and I’m glad they did—it’s one of my favorite topics. It gives me a chance to review and revise another of the…
Why Market Research is Essential
Whether you are just starting your business, planning to grow, expand into a new market or launch a new product or service, market research is absolutely essential. A great idea doesn’t instantly equate to success;…
Why You Should Stop Trying to Make This Year Your Best Year
“Make THIS Year Your Best Year Ever!” You’ve seen it, right? This time of year it seems every blogger and every expert/guru/whatever is touting their latest programs to help you make this year your best year…
Make Sure Your Meetings Are Effective
Meetings are a symptom of bad organization. The fewer meetings the better. ~Peter Drucker As we look forward to a new year, consider letting 2016 be the year you change your approach to meetings. By…
What Don’t You Know?
Take off your “I’m trying to be healthier” hat for a minute and answer honestly. Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could start every meal with one of your favorite desserts? You either said yes…
7 Indicators of Business Traction You Should Celebrate
Every entrepreneur is quick to tell friends and potential investors about his or her vision of changing the world, about all the customers who have expressed an interest, and about all the other investors who…
6 Steps to Get Your Business Startup on Track for Long-Term Success
It’s easy to think about startup businesses and consider the success or horror stories, but what about the average startups? The hard and bleak reality is that the majority of small business startups fail. So, to…
Branding Cows or Branding Business: Neither is Easy
We’re talking about brand strategy here. Not advertising, and certainly not an easy grasp for amateur marketers. So how developed is your company’s brand? Is your message clear, concise and consistent? There is a process…
How Do I Make the Right Business Decisions?
When it comes to running a business, big or small, there is no secret recipe for making the right decisions. And there is often more than one right decision—or no right decision, and just one…
A No Excuse Approach to Make Change Stick and Drive Employee Engagement
Change is not an event, rather it’s a process. In my experience as a leadership change consultant, “It starts with leaders having a personal change realization, understanding that change is necessary, creating a leadership team…
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