Ian Dainty — February 28, 2017 Follow @iandainty— February 28, 2017 As the CEO of your company, do you have an exit strategy? At one time I had a consulting company, and part of our business was executive search. And there are a few important details that senior executives look for when they change jobs. … Continue reading Do You Have an Exit Strategy?
Mark Emerson — February 2, 2017 Follow @gothamCulture— February 2, 2017 With the start of the new year behind us, now is a great time to get your house in order from an operations viewpoint. You still need to do all the usual tasks (close the books, update payroll and 401K information, etc.), but should … Continue reading Getting Your Operations House in Order for the New Year
Josh Martin — February 1, 2017 — February 1, 2017 The Medicare open enrollment period (or AEP) is officially over. Now what? Data is being processed. Results are being tallied. It’s time to start it all over again. To put it simply: the ANALYSIS ➡ PLANNING ➡ EXECUTION ➡ TRACKING process starts anew. Here are … Continue reading Thinking Ahead: Key Q1 Actions to Prepare for the Coming Year’s AEP
Mary Lister — December 12, 2016 — December 12, 2016 No matter what a company offers, the mission statement is the rally-cry for employees to come together for a “greater good.” Mission statements are a useful way to make sure that all different functions of the company are focused on a cohesive goal, as well … Continue reading 4 Elements You Need for an Inspiring Company Mission Statement
Sam Davtyan — November 22, 2016 Follow @samdavtyan— November 22, 2016 There comes a point in the history of every business when the right thing to do is to move. Maybe you started your business in your garage, and it’s time to expand. Perhaps you thought one location would be right, and another would be … Continue reading What To Look For When Relocating Your Business
Paul Keijzer — November 21, 2016 Follow @Paul_Keijzer— November 21, 2016 There’s a phenomenon that occurs quite often where various functions run to the HR department presenting their case of being drastically understaffed. They desperately seek help to hire several candidates all at once pressuring HR professionals to frantically hunt for talent, screen them and … Continue reading How To Make Resource Planning Really Work
Taylor Nelson — November 14, 2016 Follow @TaylorNelsonLR— November 14, 2016 Tl;dr: The way to have creative business ideas is to live on the edge of the Overton Window. “If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all … Continue reading The Overton Window and How Creative Business Ideas Arise
by Rushal Patel Follow @patelrushalOctober 22, 2016 One of the first things investors and peers will ask you when you tell them you’re launching a business is if you have a marketing plan. Whether you love it or hate it, the reality is that marketing matters. Marketing can be a real challenge for entrepreneurs because … Continue reading How to Create a Fool-proof Marketing Plan for Your Starup
by Richard SlaytonSeptember 9, 2016 No matter what your industry, product or service, the foundation of every company is built on its people. From the C-suite to the frontline team, your people are your number one asset. But as essential as that frontline team is, there’s no denying that a company’s leaders are the least … Continue reading Key Factors in Effective Succession Planning
by Brian Stupp July 18, 2016 Follow @IOUFinancialJuly 18, 2016 If you’ve been managing your budget on the back of an envelope, you are denying yourself a powerful tool that can make the difference between your small business’ success or failure. A proper expense budget not only serves as a roadmap for how you will … Continue reading The Benefits of Good Budgeting for Your Business
