The biggest obstacle to growth for many businesses is not poor sales, financing, or tough competition; it is often the business itself! So, if you find yourself operationally ill-prepared to grow, what can you do about it? Here are 7 strategies that can help you break through some of the common barriers to growth that […]
The Difference Between The Engaged Owner And The Disengaged Owner
Every day I engage with owners of both small and medium-sized businesses. I am always amazed at the various levels of engagement owners have with their company and its employees. Some are very engaged and aware of every facet of their organization. But, on the other hand, some are actually quite hands-off and sometimes even […]
5 Reasons Why Management Must ‘ENGAGE’ With Its Team
As an owner or manager of a landscape-snow company, your engagement levels are not only influenced by how well your manager (s) does his/her job but how effectively you, your staff, and your systems and processes support others in executing day-to-day tasks. Management behavior has a trickle-down effect. Q. Do engaged leaders help produce engaged […]
I’m The ‘Boss’ and There’s No Paycheck
Being a business owner is a balancing act, and not an easy one for that matter. While the rewards of being a business owner comes in many forms, salary, which is a short-term reward, bonuses which are the medium-term reward; and increased valuation of the business, which is the long-term goal. Your goal as an […]
Control the Controllable, Small Business…6 must Do’s!
As a small business owner, I feel like I am always looking over my shoulder, wondering what will get in the way. Always asking myself what will be the next obstacle I will face. I asked myself this question repeatedly when I was the young entrepreneur. Encountering obstacles is one thing we all have in […]
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