Elliot Begoun February 23, 2021 The scene that comes to mind is from Kindergarten Cop. The fire alarm goes off, and John Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) attempts to shepherd the kindergartners out of his classroom. In doing so, complete bedlam erupts. Why is it that entrepreneurship and chaos appear to be synonymous? Does it have to … Continue reading We Invite the Fire Drills
Category Archives: Business Effectiveness
No One Cares About Your Business
Heather Steele February 9, 2021 Seriously. No one. Not even your mama. Sure, they may ask how business is going. You may want to tell people all about how your business is doing at networking events or on sales calls. But don’t. You know what people care about? Solving their dang problems. People care about … Continue reading No One Cares About Your Business
How to Track Business Expenses (And Why You Shouldn’t Put It Off)
Raani Starnes January 26, 2021 Unfortunately, many small business owners aren’t proactive when it comes to tracking business expenses — and you may be one of them. Let’s face it: You don’t want to sort through a mountain of crumpled receipts come January, and you don’t want to overlook any tax write-offs either. Don’t worry, … Continue reading How to Track Business Expenses (And Why You Shouldn’t Put It Off)
6 Ways to Stay Ahead of the Game in the ‘New Normal’
Lovepreet Dhaliwal December 17, 2020 In the business world, it is a critical time to speed up the use of advanced technology. The evolution and availability of information can help organizations to stay ahead in the game and help them to better understand the need. So, here is the question which always pops up in … Continue reading 6 Ways to Stay Ahead of the Game in the ‘New Normal’
Get a Good Look at Your Business with 360° Interviews
Nicholas Ruggieri December 16, 2020 Your Suburban is parallel parked tight between a Lexus and a Porsche and you’ve got to get out pronto. You could use the touch and bump method hoping you don’t do too much damage. Or, you could ask someone outside of the car to spot you. The reality is when … Continue reading Get a Good Look at Your Business with 360° Interviews
How to Say Thank You For Your Business
Erika Giles December 2, 2020 As marketers, we talk a lot – almost every day – about building brand relationships. But here’s the plain and simple truth: The average buyer doesn’t want a relationship with the average brand. If you’re lucky, they want what you have to sell. For most, that’s the end of it. … Continue reading How to Say Thank You For Your Business
How to Get Employees Involved in Reducing Business Expenses
Catherine vanVonno November 24, 2020 Pixabay Because of the economic climate COVID-19 has caused, businesses everywhere are working hard to reduce expenses. Effective cost-cutting techniques don’t just help you save money. They also build your company’s resilience and prepare it for setbacks. They teach you how to work with what you have right where you … Continue reading How to Get Employees Involved in Reducing Business Expenses
Adjusting Office Policies During a Pandemic
Cynthia Joyce November 5, 2020 jdpereiro / Pixabay When 2020 began, not many business owners or executives were likely planning to redesign or significantly update their office policies and employee handbooks. Sure, adjustments are needed, but the pandemic has led to a reimagining of how our companies and teams work. A Gallup poll in April … Continue reading Adjusting Office Policies During a Pandemic
Happy Bosses, Happy Admin: How to Get Positive Listings for Business Support Services
Suzanne Wentley November 3, 2020 It’s true for any industry, but especially so for business support services — reviews and testimonials can make or break your company. If there are many reviews online that speak poorly of your team, executives will look the other way. Business owners are no longer chatting over golf or coffee … Continue reading Happy Bosses, Happy Admin: How to Get Positive Listings for Business Support Services
Stop Analysis Paralysis and Launch Your Product Now
Karen Repoli October 28, 2020 How many times have you thought of ideas for building your business only to get caught in the “analysis paralysis” that seems to plague solopreneurs? You know the vicious cycle: You get a great idea, you get excited for it, but then weeks later you still haven’t started it and … Continue reading Stop Analysis Paralysis and Launch Your Product Now