Hoping that your business will be better this year than it was last year without an action plan, is called wishful thinking; and hope is not a sound business strategy. Getting your business off to a good start in a new year requires focused planning, strategic thinking and consistent implementation. What you do now, sets…
Read MoreThe close of the holiday season can sometimes lead to the January blues, leaving business owners feeling drained and unmotivated. “I’m exhausted” are the words I’ve been hearing from business owners with alarming regularity this month. The December push to hit end-of-year goals, wrap up outstanding projects, and complete the year on a high note…
Read MoreNumerous stats show that customer retention is a key component of a business’s growth strategy. Especially during these turbulent economic times. Companies spend a lot on keeping customers coming back for more. However, a lot of companies don’t see their existing customers as a form of regular income. They spend more money on trying to…
Read MoreHave you ever tried communicating with multiple people to find your message lost in translation? People are a mixed bag of tendencies, preferences, experiences and judgments about others. We all have a unique blend of learning and communication styles, behavioural patterns, motivational preferences, and personality types. Challenges arise when we need to work with others. …
Read MoreAs we move into fourth quarter and an unpredictable economic future, what are your priorities for the remaining months of the year, and how are you setting yourself up for a strong 2023? Here are four business tips to maximize fourth quarter and thrive during these turbulent times. LEVERAGE MOMENTUM Look at where you…
Read MoreHarvard Business School reported that “in a survey of more than 1,000 senior executives conducted by PwC, highly data-driven organizations are three times more likely to report significant improvements in decision-making compared to those who rely less on data. While intuition can provide a hunch or spark that starts you down a particular path, it’s…
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