Strategic Planning

Try to Look at Problems from Different Perspectives

Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present. ~Marcus Aurelius As many of you know, I…

Did You Lower the Bar for Your Business?

You’ve done it. You successfully own a franchise or new business and the first three years have passed without too much trouble. Now 10 years…15…20, each with its own unique opportunity to keep your business…

How to Practice Sticktoitiveness and Succeed in Business

Sticktoitiveness? Yes, it’s a real word. I checked! Dictionary.com has the definition: noun: dogged perseverance; resolute tenacity; also written stick-to-it-ive-ness Example: The only way she has published so many books is through stick-to-it-ive-ness. Funny how…

Double Down!

This piece of wisdom came from Jeff Bezos, founder & CEO of Amazon, during a board meeting for one of the companies where he sits as board member. Jeff asked the question, “Is there anything…

How to Craft the Best Mission Statement for Your Small Business

Putting together an effective and appropriate plan for a new small business is critical to achieving long-term success in any industry. Typically, some type of mission statement is included in such a business plan. To…

Setting Goals for Your Employees

As a manager, the important thing is not what happens when you are there, but what happens when you are not there. ~Ken Blanchard I am continually surprised by how many businesses do not set…

You Need a Contingency Plan for Every Part of Your Business

When you’re dying of thirst it’s too late to think about digging a well. ~Japanese Proverb I was dealing with a business that relied on a single supplier for products that represented the majority of…

Can You Really “Do It All?” Promises of Productivity

Amber Naslund, the SVP of a social intelligence company has a blog called “Brass Tack Thinking.” In her post titled, “My Crazy Productivity Secrets” she took on the issue of being productive. Her words provide…

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Here’s Why KPIs Are Linked to Your Success

KPIs are tools that organizations use to define, measure, monitor and track its performance over time toward the attainment of its stated organizational goals.
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Why a Retreat is Good for Your Business

Small business owners can improve productivity by investing in a company retreat. A retreat is an opportunity to engender creativity—a time to remove your nose from the grindstone and lift your head up.

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