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You built your business with a vision in mind. You defined objectives and goals and have grown your company to achieve these. Sometimes it can feel as if money and income growth and business growth do not go hand in hand, and business owners can be left scratching their heads,…

Every year we encourage company leadership to conduct a business evaluation or retrospective that digs into the successes and failures of the year - and provides a means for moving forward. While this is a common quarterly and yearly task in most businesses, last year made a standard apples-to-apples comparison…

It is the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021. Your leadership, dedication, and persistence are more vital right now than ever before. So, we wanted to end the year with some inspiration from business leaders who also went through economic uncertainty and talk about how you can use…

Businesses must grow to succeed. This is a well-known maxim in the corporate world and is demonstrably true. Companies that do not grow inevitably shrink as their competitors take on more of the market share or their industry becomes obsolete. Even though so many of us know this truism, it…

Remote employees, video conferencing, and home offices are now the norm rather than the exception in the business world. These changes can be fantastic for companies that expected to transition to remote work and feel pretty dismal for business owners who favor an in-person management style.  Whether you planned to…

Every business owner must be prepared to exit from the business at some point. Whether you plan to reduce your working hours, sell the company, retire, or somewhere in between, laying the groundwork for an exit will make that process a much easier transition. What is an “Exit Strategy?” First…

2021 is right around the corner! A new year means a fresh start and a new look at your business goals and metrics.  This year has caused changes in the business world and even left holes that can be filled by entrepreneurial innovators - like you. With that in mind,…

The holidays are a double whammy this year as most employees continue to work from home and prepare for a different kind of holiday season. Additionally, some employees work in a small space with a partner working remotely, children learning remotely, or roommates working from home.  With most interpersonal relationships…

Our business environment is changing daily right now. New regulations are being implemented, different stimulus packages passed (or not passed) on a national level, holidays on the horizon, and much more. With everything in flux, things can feel unsteady both in the workplace and in life. At Business Success Consulting…

If you have read our past articles, you will see a pattern. We consistently discuss establishing internal business systems to create consistency and ease of operation within your company. However, what happens when you - the business owner - painstakingly document processes and procedures, and no one pays attention?   There…