Whether you started out together, or brought them in along the way, the biggest complaint I hear from partners, and other family members in business, is overwhelmingly around commitment. When one loses faith or a lack of effort becomes apparent, the disappointment quickly turns to a mix of anxiety and anger. Among the most critical […]
Long Term Work-from-Home Best Practices for Small Companies
The movement to remote working is not expected to be reversed any time soon. It is simply less costly and much more productive, if you know how to manage it. A crisis, one more powerful than 9/11 or the Great Recession is causing widespread economic consequences that most small companies, here and around the world […]
Come out of this Stronger
We still know little about what life, recognizable society, and the condition of our commercial markets might be like in six months, a year or five years. People need qualified information to make decisions. Right now, it seems like we’re all on our own as business leaders in finding accurate information we can base sound […]
Is your Business Inside or Outside the Circle?
The fundamental question in preparing your post Covid-19 business future is whether your industry is “inside or outside” the circle of sustainable industries. Slow recovery is predicted for most retail stores, restaurants and other social establishments; while stay-at-home enhancements from landscaper, pool contractors and home entertainment installers are outliers in an otherwise recessionary business picture. […]
8 Steps Every Small Business Should Do Now to Prepare for Post Covid-19
If you are like most business owners, one of your primary concerns is correctly guessing what the business climate will be like when the health emergency subsides. Habits, personal pursuits, and relationships will all likely be affected in some way. These unexplored realities will have an impact on you and your business. If you […]
While the World Takes a Time Out
Right now, here and around the world, it looks as if life, commerce, people will remain in a significant isolation period for a while. The small business leaders I spoke with last week all express great concern for the sustainability of their enterprises. Although no one knows when our world will head back to […]
