Covid-19 has shown us many things — most importantly, that large-scale, unexpected business disruptions can happen anytime, anywhere. How we prepare for these disruptions sets the course for how businesses maintain continuity and ultimately thrive. I’ve learned that mitigating…
How a single decision propelled my company forward
Companies make countless decisions every day. Entrepreneurs know that one decision, or the lack of a decision, can be the difference between success and failure. One decision I made after founding my company was to develop unique, proprietary methods and procedures to standardize the way we executed our work. The processes resulting from that...
How networking is necessary for effective entrepreneurship
Whether you’re already on your entrepreneurial journey or just starting, you need to know how to network. Learning to use networking to your advantage is the best thing you can do for yourself and your business. There are many reasons to do this, but the most important of them all, perhaps…
Your business will never grow unless you can find focus
The temptation to do everything is strong. Fight that, and do a few essential things well.
In a recent poll, a majority of Americans answered affirmatively when asked if President Joe Biden was trying to do too much. At the same time…
How to support your employees’ mental health during the holidays
As the year comes to a close, remember that some members of your team will be struggling with mental wellness issues or recovery from addiction.
Earlier this month, a CEO told Kelsey Moreira he was pretty sure that none of his company’s 100 employees was in recovery from…
What’s the best way to pay yourself as a small business owner?
You love your business, but that doesn’t mean you can afford to work for free. Yet, figuring out how to pay yourself as a business owner can be complicated.
You need to think carefully about how you take money out of your business entity. Typically, that’s done one of two ways: a salary…
Quitting is contagious. How you can prevent it from spreading at your company
Even the best-run companies can succumb to a mass exodus of employees. It’s not an inevitability, though.
When one employee gives their notice, don’t be surprised if a few…