Entries tagged "growth"

Delegation is critical to growth When we work with our smaller clients, we like to say, “we’ll teach you how to do it, and when you are ready to delegate to others, we’ll take it back.” In business, it’s important to not only understand what it takes... MORE

We have seen employees stay a little too long at their job. And that can be ok for someone and for companies who are comfortable with the status quo and/or are happy with the same skillset on their team. The real problems arise when someone... MORE

We talk a lot about the importance of making the right investments for your business, whether it’s creating a new position or purchasing a cool piece of technology. We also strongly believe in the idea that when it comes to your business, you should not... MORE

We’ve had a number of clients over the years – some of them have formal Boards of Directors and Finance Committees, while others have brought in colleagues to be their Boards of Advisors (some of them have neither, and I think it’s a lost opportunity). I... MORE

A common misunderstanding by growing business owners is that their belief in their business is as easy to comprehend by any bank they walk into. The process of borrowing money can be far more involved, and particularly, more relationship driven. Not all banks are quick... MORE

We’re in the midst of one of the lowest unemployment periods in recent American history, which means that finding a good employee for that new opening of yours has become a much more difficult endeavor. It’s time like these where I start thinking about a... MORE

Some time ago we discussed what a Project Management Professional (PMP) is and the steps you need to take to become one. With the labor market as competitive as it is today, we thought we would go back and review why you might bring a... MORE

Most successful business owners swear by the importance of networking and many wouldn’t be where they are today without diligently pursuing new contacts. From a business standpoint, we network for a few reasons: 1.) to connect with new services or expertise that can elevate our own... MORE

In our last article, we talked about the importance of getting the right hires for the right position, all in order to allow your business take care of itself. As part of that effort, we covered why some businesses might want to look into hiring... MORE

The new year brings new opportunities for your business to grow, and you’ve probably already started planning for the growth you want this coming year. But do you have the resources you need to manage that growth? If not, consider adding a comprehensive accounting team... MORE

We’ve talked before about when it is just time to say goodbye to staff – in fact, we’ve almost encouraged it. But we also know that sometimes we’re just wasting our breath, because those moves just ain’t gonna happen. So here is where you go... MORE

In a recent post, we tried to answer the question of when it is appropriate for a startup to hire a CFO. That was a two-part question — in today's post we want to talk about a way to define a startup itself. Many leaders may... MORE

Knowing when to make tough, but healthier personnel decisions  One of our favorite parts of working with our clients is getting to know some of the different personalities from each organization. We enjoy being the “fresh set of eyes” that can bring a new perspective to... MORE