Is it Time to Franchise?

If you’ve been growing your business and you’ve got a great concept that can scale, you might be thinking about franchising. Before you proceed, I encourage you to take time to check in with yourself about your vision and mission for the company, your personal vision...

To Outsource or Not?

In pre-recession times business owners are smart to find ways to cut costs and offer economic options to their customers. One way to cut costs and protect earnings is to outsource work. But don’t compromise your culture to do this. Check with your team to learn what...

Lessons from Leaders

A company’s earnings per share declined for the third straight quarter as top leaders failed to make crucial decisions that could turn things around. Another company failed to create a culture of psychological safety and lost a significant percentage of creative...

Ready To Take Your Side Hustle Full Time?

Whether you’re designing custom enamel pendants, installing filtered water, doing virtual assistant work, or planting fall vegetables, your side hustle is rewarding, interesting, and a nice source of extra cash. The question is, can you grow and sustain the business...

Commit to Diversifying Your Team

Diversity on your team will help you better serve your customers. Research shows that diverse teams are more outward-focused and have a growth mindset that help organizations thrive in these changing times. But how do you attract the top diverse talent? This week I’m...