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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
How are Small Businesses Doing?
We are swimming upstream as we look at all the data that tries to explain the performance and health of small businesses. Numerous trustworthy surveys exist, each featuring their own methods and objectives aiming to accurately portray the small business environment. Which survey provides the most accurate view? The Small Biz CEO has examined quite […]
Can Phillies Go from Good To Great?
If you are like me, you had a big disappointment when the Phillies lost Game 7 of the League Championship series a few weeks back. While it will sting for a while, the team will be back in 2024 and make a strong run for the World Series again. Sometimes with my clients, I use […]
Finding More CEO Time
What Time Is It? Finding More CEO Time The roles and responsibilities between a small business owner (SBO) and a Corporate CEO are unique, thus their time and task management will reflect these differences. Both have to make key decisions about the future of their business and both have to find what I call “CEO […]