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If your business growth is outpacing your estimates, we first have to say “Well done!” Many company owners struggle to accomplish their growth goals. In fact, 80% of new businesses fail during the first year. However, not every business crashes and burns because it didn’t grow fast enough. Sometimes a…

Creating a successful business is a task that cannot be undertaken on a whim. Business owners who are just starting out or who are expanding their business invest a lot of time, money, and energy in ensuring their company thrives.   As one builds a business or works to grow…

It seems more and more company executives are taking advantage of business coaching. Hiring a consultant can seem like a scary process. You will have to open up about the challenges you face and likely will need to step outside of your comfort zone to achieve your goals. However, a…

Many people in the workforce, from business owners to employees, struggle with achieving and maintaining a comfortable work/life balance. Many leaders in their industry work long hours to reach their business goals. Unfortunately, this often means that executives feel they have to put family activities and personal hobbies on hold…

Boosting employee morale is an important part of every executive’s day. There are many, many articles about tricks or techniques for increasing morale. Suggestions range anywhere from having company outings to providing bonuses and rewards. While there are a variety of ways to create an upturn in morale among your…

We have all heard it and even repeated it. “The Customer is Always Right.” It’s the golden rule of business, right? Not necessarily. Every business has a particular demographic to which it caters. Some businesses like Snapchat go for Generation Z and young Millennials, while companies like Harley Davidson are…

Spring is here! Your office may have gone through a frenzy of spring cleaning or may be in the middle of that task - but that’s not the only way to get things shipshape for the rest of the year! One of the best ways to get your spring started…

Many business owners start their companies because they are passionate about something or expert in its manufacture. Not every CEO or business owner feels they are a natural leader - and that’s okay! Leadership is a skill that can be learned just like anything else. The term “leadership” may mean…

Summer is almost here! Kids will be out of school and employees will be planning summer vacations, beach trips, and barbecues. Statistically, employee productivity drops during summertime. This makes it hard for you, as a business owner, to continue to grow and expand your company during this time of year.…

Articles about executive leadership have certainly evolved over the years. Twenty years ago, leaders were considered the “fat cats” at the top of a company. This is the era of the Wolf of Wall Street type leaders. Our view of company leadership and the actions of leadership itself has changed enormously…