Level the Playing Field with Organic Growth
Although the term “organic growth” is fairly common in the business world, I find that the concept of organic growth is often misunderstood by many business owners and executives. Organic growth can present many unique opportunities for businesses to leverage their core competencies to expand both revenue and profits through a slower, more deliberate process…
Read MoreYour Circle of Influence equals your “Power Network” – Not all network contacts are equal
As business professionals – entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and corporate executives – we move quickly to grow our business. It’s seldom we have time – or the choice – to consider with whom we spend our time. We busily navigate through our day picking up friends, colleagues and associates along the way without much time for reflection…
Read MoreWays to Grow Your Business Strategically
Most business owners spend much of their time focused on the day-to-day operational priorities. That makes sense. The business is often in a reactive mode, where taking care of the most recent crisis or just managing to the needs of the customers are critical to maintaining and growing the business. But to really take the…
Read MoreMoney Doesn’t Fuel Employee Engagement. Motivators Do.
Your employees can be smart and talented, possess valued skills, and have years of experience, but if their motivators are not aligned with the role they’re in or the kind of work they’re doing, they won’t excel. Do you know what drives your employees?
Read MoreQ: What is a Strategic Plan, when do I need it and how do I make it work?
Without a strategic plan, it’s hard to accomplish anything. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, coaching little league, running a business or managing a large corporate division – you need a good strategic plan. But what exactly is it, when do you need it, and how do you make it work? That’s a good question!…
Read MoreQ: Why should I implement 90-day planning within my company?
A 90-day plan will help you identify the steps you need to take and the habits you need to build over a targeted space of time. Whether you’re a profitable mid-cap company or a start-up business, the 90-day plan is your ticket to focused success.
Read MoreQ: How do I improve business cash flow?
Profit and cash flow are not the same thing. In fact, more businesses fail due to lack of cash flow than due to lack of profits. So, don’t become one of the statistics: a business that goes broke while recording a healthy profit! Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreProcedure Manual Creation – Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Question of the Week: “I would like to have a procedure manual created for every department in the company, but the task seems overwhelming. Do you have any suggestions on getting started?”
Read More5 Rules for Smooth Process Management
Question of the Week: “Systematizing My Business Has Gotten Complicated – How Can I Manage Processes More Effectively?”
Read MoreQ: How do I develop Key Performance Indicators to monitor my progress with confidence
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are an essential tool for any business owner to have in their business toolbox. KPI’s can be used to evaluate employee performance, develop group and individual training programs, diagnose problems, narrow in on the best expansion avenues, and so much more.
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