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An important part of business management is working out how to manage growth. From unexpected rapid increases, to trying to find good labor, to keeping people in their jobs, this is a real situation. Increased production requires expansion, which increases the bottom line, requiring even more production. It’s a good…

The most successful businesses in the U.S. today are those that have excellent communication systems. This is the case with all prosperous businesses, big or small. They have great communication with their team, with customers, and with employees. There are a lot of tools out there to help businesses stay…

Every executive has been mired in confusion at one time or another – which is why it’s important to understand how to dig oneself out of the chaos. Handling confusion and helping executives build a stable company is a huge part of what we do during our business management consulting.…

We spoke to a client a while back about implementing an inter-departmental communication system for memos and written reports. We told him he could pick up some inexpensive plastic trays and he said, "Forget it! I'm going to get some nice, well-made baskets."  We couldn't agree more. There is a…

Many employees and business owners allow things to slow down over the holidays. This holiday slump can cost money in lost business and missed opportunities. No one wants that! We have created a cheat sheet on how to avoid a holiday slowdown. Review If your business traditionally experiences a slower…

Business owners and employees alike are simply stressed out. You have so many things to do and it’s hard to stop for a moment and figure out how to deal with stress in your business. You, as a business owner, are like an orchestra conductor: from a bird’s eye view,…

Marketing has changed dramatically over the years. We have gone from ads in the newspaper to TV spots to social media campaigns. Back in the Don Draper years we had big, expensive marketing campaigns dreamed up by the guys on Madison Avenue. Failure came at an enormous cost and success…

It can be tough for a business owner or manager to understand how to motivate employees while still making a profit and increasing employee productivity. There are monetary or time costs often related to employee motivation. So, managers and business owners often hang pictures of cats and mountains on the…

Every business strives to get ahead of the competition. They slash prices, have sales, run PR campaigns, hire new salespeople, and more. But some businesses manage to pull ahead and others fall behind. There are many factors that go into this. However, there is one component that will help you…