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 […]
KPIs are not just for MBAs
When the term Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is mentioned, many quickly associate it with business school curriculums or big corporations. While it’s true that the concept of KPIs are taught to MBA students, it is crucial to understand that they are an important tool in managing a large corporation but also a small business. Basically, […]
Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself
Mike Michalowicz is one of my favorite business authors because he provides practical ideas that are easy to understand and implement to help a small business succeed. “Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself” offers workable strategies to anyone looking to create a self-sustaining business model. The book is broken down into three phases: 1) Align, […]
How CEOs Manage Time
How CEOs Manage Time It’s the scarcest resource you have. How you allocate it matters—a lot. Time management is just as important for a small business owner as it is for a corporate CEO. Both positions require a significant amount of time and energy. However, there is a problem, there is never enough time. As […]