CEO Bookshelf: Pour Your Heart Into It
Pour Your Heart Into It–By Howard Schultz I am sure you’ve spent some time in a Starbucks. But what is the backstory? Pour Your Heart Into It, written by Howard Schultz in 1997, is as much of a historical retrospective as it is a book full of business advice. He is one of my favorite […]
Technology Review: Do You Have the Right Tools as We Enter the New Year?
As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to review the technology and the software that help run your business. Technology is continually evolving, offering new solutions that promise to save time, enhance productivity, and streamline processes. Here is a quick review of several essential tools in accounting, communication, social media, […]
Make the Most of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday
Tips for Small Business Owners Like it or not, we are jumping into the holiday shopping season with a trifecta of sales opportunities—Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Each one offers tremendous opportunities to boost sales, increase brand exposure, and foster strong relationships with your customers. Here are some tips tailored specifically for […]
From the CEO Bookshelf
The Rookie CEO: You Can’t Make this Stuff Up by Bill Miller Check out this remarkably insightful book that explores the journeys of nine first-time CEOs. Bill Miller skillfully examines the triumphs and setbacks experienced by this group of rookie leaders. Packed with valuable lessons, this book can help you navigate and overcome potential obstacles as […]
Small Business, Big Results: The Mastermind Advantage
Running a small business is no small feat. You have to stay on top of daily operations, manage finances, monitor your marketing and worry about finding and keeping good employees. You have to wear many hats. The challenges you face can be daunting, and the path to success can be a lonely journey. But what […]
Marketing Lessons From Woodstock
The Woodstock Music Festival, held in August 1969, is remembered as a pivotal moment in rock-n-roll history and the most iconic event to represent the counterculture movement of the 1960’s. I recently had a chance to visit Bethel, NY (where the Festival took place) to check out the site and attend a concert. Prior to […]
Chaos to Control: Time to Hire a COO
Running a small business often feels like wearing multiple hats at once. As a founder or CEO, you juggle the roles that span from daily operations to strategic planning. This hands-on approach is typical in the early stages, but if growth is your goal, this structure has to change. To really grow, you need to […]
Why Finding Talent is Harder Than Ever
The current labor market has a lot of folks confused. On the one hand, we have historically low unemployment rates but on the other hand many small and large businesses are finding and retaining key talent has become extremely challenging. This situation has perplexed employers and HR professionals, leading many to reconsider traditional hiring and […]
Sizzling Summer Growth Strategies
When we think about the Summer, we think sun, vacation and relaxation. But did you know, it’s also a golden opportunity to grow your business. Whether you’re in professional services, hospitality, retail, IT, personal care, or any other industry, the summer months provide a unique opportunities to grow. Here are some great strategies to help […]
Rocket Fuel
“Rocket Fuel” by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters provides a blueprint for businesses that want to get to the next level of growth by creating a dynamic partnership between the CEO of the business (The Visionary) and the COO (The Integrator). The clear delineation of roles and responsibilities between the CEO and the COO […]