Do you feel like your business is growing too quickly or hurtling out of control? Every business will inevitably experience some business growing pains as you transition from a brand-new company to a booming organization. There are specific problems that go along with your business…
If you’re a business owner, chances are you’ve heard the term “elevator pitch” more times than you can count. But aside from knowing that you need one, do you really know what a successful elevator pitch looks like? In its purest form, an elevator pitch…
If you’re a business owner with a website, you want to consider taking your online presence to the next level by starting a blog. Effective blogging takes time, which is why many business owners shy away from it. However, the benefits of writing a blog…
Handling difficult people at work is an unfortunate part of life. Whether you have a co-worker who annoys you to death or one who goes out of their way to make your life harder, we’ve all got that one person at work that we just…
Trade shows are one of the best ways to network within your industry and connect with potential clients, but many businesses are afraid to throw money at a trade show without any guaranteed results. Luckily, getting your money’s worth out of a trade show is…
Organizing for successful change management is incredibly important for the long-term success of your company. Many business owners are reluctant to rock the boat in their organization even when change is needed because they’re afraid of conflict and resistance. However, change is necessary in order…
If you’re like most business owners, you might be at a loss about how to get more referrals for your business. For many organizations, referrals are a passive way of bringing in new clients when they should, in fact, be a regular part of your…
Are you thinking about selling your business? It’s something many business owners consider when times get tough. It can be very tempting to think about walking away instead of dealing with the many pressures that come with owning a business. While there are indeed legitimate…
Years ago, I worked for a forward-thinking company that valued servant leadership above all other management tactics. While it was an unpopular idea in the industry at the time, I can vouch for the fact that those servant leadership characteristics were a robust education for…
When was the last time you hired someone because they were a little weird? I’ve written before about the benefits of hiring employees that don’t fit the stuffy corporate profile. Hiring fresh, creative, off-the-wall people to work at your organization can stimulate innovation and ultimately…