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As the world around us continues to change, our businesses need to pivot to remain successful. Pivoting may look like creating a chassis-sharing program so that your business and others can get products off docks. It may look like making several virtual products to avoid supply chain issues altogether. Your…

Did you know there are five different generations currently working? This generational divide spans ninety years (yes, there are ninety-year-olds still in the workforce today). This means that the following generations may be represented in your company: The Silent Generation (1900-1945) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Generation X (1966-1980) Millennials (1981-2000) -…

Implementing reliable business systems is an essential action for any business in any industry. Systems build stability, ensure a job is performed correctly, make things easier on employees, and show customers they can rely on your company.  But what if your industry is based on change or “disruption?” What if…

Remote team management can be more complicated than managing in-person teams. Often, the communication breakdowns that underly poor management happen more rapidly and are far more apparent when a team is remote. If you are struggling to manage a remote team, look at the warning signs below to see if…

Different business owners vary in how they do things. Some like to fly by the seat of their pants, while others want to accomplish specifically defined tasks. Some feel that the pressure of a last-minute presentation improves the product, while others prefer to have everything completed and ready for client…

Most businesses have a strategy laid out that includes objectives and the actions needed to attain them. Ostensibly, completing each step will ensure your team eventually reaches the stated goal.  But what happens if you don’t achieve the objective? How do you determine what is going wrong - and how…

Scaling your business is a delicate process. You want your business to grow exponentially, but you also need to ensure that the growth is sustainable and supportable by your company practices. The sustainability piece is vital - setting up your business to support sustainable development is the only way to…

This year has been remarkable in many ways, making it difficult to plan ahead. However, as the holidays approach, it’s time to think about the challenges that will come up and solutions to those challenges. Five Challenges Most Businesses will Face During the Holidays While every industry is facing complications…

Many business owners hope that they will be able to execute an exit strategy one day, leaving their company to grow without them at the helm. If this is your goal, you need to set down a good foundation now, well before your planned exit. Establishing a foundation early on…

We have seen about three quarters of 2021, so now is a great time to take stock and ensure you are on track to reach your business goals.  Companies began the year in a variety of situations. Some businesses had never seen such great sales figures, while others had just…