Sacrifice. It’s a word that is not used much anymore. Perhaps, it deserves to be used more frequently. I am going to attempt the impossible. I want to discuss that word in the context of business ownership, COVID-19, war, and Easter – all in one blog post....
Many people think your company makes too much money. What do your employees think? Do they have guilt about profits? (Note: this post was originally published on August 29th, 2016. It has been updated to reflect new data.) According to a Pew Research Center...
There is a new year ahead of us. It is common for people to feel stressed or overwhelmed at this point in the calendar year. After all, the nights are longer, the days are shorter, and the world seems a little colder and darker. (As I mentioned in my last post,...
Thank you to Kelly Dowell of KeldoDigital.com and Dowco Enterprises, Inc. for today’s guest post. Today, we will learn about the importance of striking a balance between automation and personalization: how to install processes and systems as you grow, but make sure...
You have a treadmill business if you are working hard and not getting anywhere. It is frustrating for the CEO and the employees. You work too hard not to be rewarded with profit. Answering strategic questions can help you get off the treadmill. Here’s one that seems...
Is your five-year goal achievable? Are your annual revenue growth targets reasonable? Are your sales and marketing efforts effective? Is your salesperson productive? Before you answer these questions, you must answer a more fundamental strategic question about...
