It may seem at times that we live in a world dominated by big companies. The conventional wisdom holds that they have too many resources, too much reach and too strong a reputation to mess with. But in fact, these larger firms are easy to compete with, as long as the small business owner shifts …
No single factor affects your business more than the decisions you make as CEO or owner. This includes the decision to seek out and hire the best people for your executive team. All too often, however, we don’t hire the best talent we can find. We settle. Why? There are -plenty of reasons for this – “The right …
Email is a great business tool, one that’s revolutionized the way we communicate in modern times. But it’s also the case – and always worth repeating – that it’s dangerous if not used carefully. For the vast majority of emails, the “tone” of your message should be forthright, professional and unambiguous. We need to plan a …
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Over the past several months I’ve worked with several CEOs who are coping with situations that have landed their businesses in bad shape. Poor legal planning, a lack of financial control, the failure to adequately incorporate contingency plans into long-range strategies – all these factors have made it hard for these CEOs to pull themselves out of …
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, countless hours of your blood, sweat and tears given to your business. So when success finally arrives, a fancy office with expensive furniture seems like what you’re due. Why shouldn’t you enjoy a corner office with panoramic views of the surroundings, as well as plush leather chairs, …
