When launching a new business venture, the type of business entity you choose depends on your business goals. If an initial public offering (IPO) is in your future, a C-corporation is the best choice. If […]
Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make. For as much time that’s spent actually serving customers, you spend at least twice as much time managing business operations. That factor multiplies as you […]
Bigger isn’t always better; upsets happen more often than you might think. David beat Goliath, the US beat the Soviets in ice hockey in the 1980 Olympics, and you can beat your large and powerful […]
Throughout her more than two decade tenure as an Executive Coach and Vice President inside Corporate America, Vivian Ciampi has seen millions of dollars senselessly lost merely due to ineffective communication. “It’s imperative for achievement-oriented […]
As humans we are driven to make connections, find patterns, and establish associations in places where they may not inherently exist. We are compelled to bind ourselves to the external world and have a fundamental […]
If you grew up with a family business in rural America or are starting a business in a small town, don’t let your location stop you from being a huge success. According to a recent […]
As an entrepreneur, I know firsthand the challenges of running a successful business. In fact, the first three years of my company were very challenging. I was running through money at an alarming rate. Also, […]
As an employer, my interest is in creating long term changes that hopefully lead to better moral and ethical decisions from both me and my employees. With this in mind, I’ve generally found that there […]
Owning your own business and being your own boss is part of the American dream. According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 27 million small businesses in the United States, and between 60–80 […]
Everyone should know that your brand is of real value. Its value to your business can be measured and tracked. But did you know that your brand meaning is the root of all of your […]
While even the word negotiation can evoke fear, stress, and anxiety for many, the intent is quite simple: to discuss and ultimately agree on a deal. Whether it’s a multi-million dollar contract or just deciding […]
If businesses exist, as the father of Business Management Peter Drucker proposed, “to create and keep a customer,” then success is defined by the relationships you establish with your customers. Giving them the best experience […]
The problem with problem solving is that it feels so right. As business owners our tendency is to dig in, right wrongs and improve things. We get things done! It’s tempting to hang on to […]
What Savvy Company Leaders Avoid At All Costs. Everyone knows that Superman’s sole weakness is a mineral called kryptonite. If he came in contact with the substance it would slowly drain his powers, weakening him until […]
Own a business long enough and you’ll develop an acute form of blindness — a myopic mindset that doesn’t stop you from envisioning your goals, but does render you incapable of recognizing the exact issues […]
Guarding the Gates of Organizational Improvement With so many change agents, change initiatives, and transformational changes, swarming the marketplace, clearly a lot is changing in business—or is it? In actuality, what makes organizational change a […]
Growing up on the same New Hampshire farm that my great-grandfather worked a hundred years ago gave me an appreciation for family farming that has stayed with me. I learned to raise chickens by working […]
10 Don’ts that Destroy Life-Changing Connections at Work Let’s face it, business relationships can be tough and some even adversely impact careers and the bottom line. Although relationships are a fundamental aspect of the human […]
Delivering Happy People and Bottom-Line Results Why won’t my employees just do what I tell them? Why am I struggling to motivate my team? Why aren’t they giving me the performance I need? If any […]
As a business owner, it is almost inevitable that you will face a time (or a few times) when you will consider or have the opportunity to sell your company. This can be a difficult […]
Percy Spencer was supposed to be a complete failure in life. His father worked in a sawmill, until he tragically died in a freak accident when Percy was a toddler. His mother soon left him […]
Business owners are bombarded with one key theme surrounding the U.S. economy: struggle. However, if we look beyond the news reports and pessimism, we can find bright spots and areas of growth. American manufacturing is […]
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