I talked to a business owner recently who’d kept a woman as his office manager for 2 years when he knew she wasn’t good for his business. He hated the idea of firing her but finally he had the conversation with her to tell her that he was letting her go. He was... Read »
What’s the difference between managing and leading when you’re the owner of a small business? And is there a “right” percentage of time you should spend in each? People sometimes equate managing and leading as the same thing. While there’s overlap, there are distinct... Read »
Are people coming to you constantly throughout the day? No time to work ON the business instead of IN it? Way too many e-messages and texts between you and your team? Do you feel like the hub of a bicycle wheel with every employee a spoke that has to go through you to... Read »
As a small business owner, you may not have the resources of a large corporation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have effective leadership. With the right strategies and tools, you can grow leaders who deliver profit-driven results. What Is Leadership Development?... Read »
It’s not uncommon for everyone to report to the owner in a fast-growing small business… but it sure does cause a lot of problems. Building a leadership team can alleviate those problems. The problem that occurs when there’s just you leading everything is that everyone... Read »
Creating a culture of accountability is essential for any successful organization, but especially for small businesses. When team members feel a sense of accountability, they become more engaged, creative, and productive.Read on to learn more about the importance of... Read »
