3 Things All Startups Need to Get Right To Secure Success
How sure are you that your startup is a candidate for long-term success? Of course, you want your business to succeed. But the question is: “How do you do it right?” You must find a market fit first before giving it everything you have. You don’t want to waste your investment and hard work just […]
Follow These 3 Stages to Succeed In The First 15 Years of Your Business
Do you wonder how companies go from a start-up to one of the industry’s leading businesses? The secret? You need to learn how to start right and do it correctly in the process. Greg Alexander, founder of Collective54, shares about the Boutique Framework (or Life Cycle Framework) designed to help firms to start their business […]
5 Proven Methods to Boost Remote Team Engagement During Meetings
One of the struggles when leading a virtual team is the lack of participation during Zoom meetings. I could talk for an hour straight and they would be fine not interrupting me from my virtual stage. As much as I encourage them to also chime in their ideas, they would only do so when I […]
5 Steps To Influence Buyer Decisions With Your Brand
In this day and age, branding and marketing can make or break a business. So, it is important to know how to brand your business for your target market. One of the things that businesses struggle with is identifying their ideal customers, knowing their needs and wants, and effectively targeting them. However, the struggle does […]
4 Steps to Start a Remote Service Business in 2024
There is a ton of opportunity in the digital marketplace. Everyone knows (or assumes) that this type of business offers flexibility, scalability, and the potential to tap into a global market. However, not many understand that not every business can be remote. Why? Because of the effort it takes to manage one. Dan Brownsher, CEO […]
5 Ways to Attract Buyer Attention the Right Way
There is much content on the internet with claims, and guarantees that make buyers more skeptical than ever. You cannot blame your customers for craving authenticity and transparency. They have the right to wonder if the experience showcased in front of them accurately reflects what awaits behind the paywall. It’s very hard to stand out […]
Three Strategies For Managing A Remote Team
Running a successful remote team might seem like an impossible task. As a business owner who manages a remote team myself, I can assure you, it’s not only possible but also potentially more efficient—provided you adapt your management style to the unique challenges of remote work. Contrary to what some might think, successfully managing a […]
3 Things To Consider When Starting A Business With A Partner
Have you ever thought about partnering with someone to jumpstart your business career? I have always thought that a partnership, particularly a 50-50 one, is a challenging one. Why? See, two individuals could have two different talents and styles of management. So, both need to learn how to work together but also work independently so […]
Patience, Belief and a Desire to Help
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Grandma Ica Shares Her Values When I was sixteen, and our parents become more prosperous, they decided to build a house for our family. My mothers’ parents sold their apartment and moved in with us. There was plenty of room and since they had great personalities, the cohabitation worked surprisingly well. It was a […]
What is an end run and why avoid it?
Several of my clients have complained over the years about how tricky it is to hold their direct reports accountable. Impatient CEOs try to fix perceived problems or lack of information by going direct to employees reporting to others. We call these actions end-runs and they have the potential to derail your company. When you […]
