A high percentage of people who opt to run their own business find themselves working longer hours for less money than the job they worked so hard to escape from. That’s not all bad news, though, because they at least have the freedom that they craved. They don’t have to answer to anyone. But It…
Read MoreLooking to pivot your business? There’s more than one reason why a business owner would want to pivot their business. Perhaps it’s not performing as well as hoped, or a new inspiration has struck. Or maybe an economic crisis has forced a re-evaluation of the business model. Whatever the impetus may be, pivoting a company…
Read MoreVarious researchers over the years have developed models for examining businesses. There appear to be eight factors that influence business growth, and determine ultimate success or failure. Anyone who has studied the ecosystem of a business can attest that a business goes through different stages in its lifecycle. A business, much like a human being…
Read MoreYou’ve been refining your craft for a while now, but your business-traction is stalled. Your wheels are spinning with endless ideas, but none grab the pavement. Your enthusiastic pursuit of self-improvement and craft-refinement bring consistent personal fulfillment, but fail to create forward momentum toward your financial and leadership goals. It feels like you work 24/7, yet…
Read MoreWhen it comes to business growth, you have to go slow in order to go fast. This is a good reminder to perform activities with a proper balance of urgency and diligence. When we start to move too fast, we often do not see what we need to see. Like most people I know, I…
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