The typical course of a business owner is the startup or purchase of a business, its growth, development, and maturing, and then its eventual separation and perpetuation or exit from the business world. This rather simplified string of events is just plain not that simple or easy. Each phase of this journey is filled with great days of exuberance and horrible days of perceived failure and ruin.
Exit strategy planning is not just for retiring ownersRead More »
In a society that tends to live moment to moment and vicariously on social media platforms, it is time to reclaim a culture that is rooted in deep personal connection that builds long-lasting relationships rather than superficial contact.
t seems like this summer, there have been a number of storms, which rattled the building, gave a spectacular light show, and dumped a lot of rain. Each of these events might have caused you to be thankful for the solidness of the enclosure you might have been in at the time of the storm. That is based on…
Strong roots hold the tree in place during a stormRead More »
In a society that tends to live moment to moment and vicariously on social media platforms, it is time to reclaim a culture that is rooted in deep personal connection that builds long-lasting relationships rather than superficial contact.
As a follow-up to last week’s Business Builders Guide Post, a conversation with a colleague triggered a further discussion on the impact Core Principles have on consistency of growth and contribution. Our colleague has been helping leaders understand and appreciate how their actions influence the outcomes of the businesses they lead. It boils down to the principles that govern each action and decision they make.
As the world athletes come together in peace to compete in various athletic events, it is an opportunity for businesspeople to recognize that in our daily efforts, we too can compete in the marketplace within the realm of peace with our competitors.
In speaking to many of our clients and with several other businesses in the marketplace, there is a sense that the marketplace is experiencing some changes. Our clients were comparing themselves to their competitors and made a distinct statement that although their competition was experiencing some slowdown, their business was still operating at a solid level.
Is your business just existing, or is it thriving?Read More »
The adage that nothing happens until the sale occurs is as accurate today as it has ever been. If the success of a business or a professional career is so directly dependent on the transfer of goods and services for revenue, then it only makes sense that a business culture must have a foundation in sales culture. Sales is not a bad word and needs to be part of all team members’ understanding.
We have reached the middle of July 2024, and summertime is well in motion. The days are longer and hotter, and the evenings give us the opportunity to relax around the picnic table or barbeque. All of these are great things to distract us from the grind of the workday. During this same time,
The adage that nothing happens until the sale occurs is as accurate today as it has ever been. If the success of a business or a professional career is so directly dependent on the transfer of goods and services for revenue, then it only makes sense that a business culture must have a foundation in sales culture. Sales is not a bad word and needs to be part of all team members’ understanding.