Spring Cleaning! Refresh your goals using S.M.A.R.T.
It’s almost the end of March. The end of the quarter looms. When the calendar flipped to 2023, many of us had ambitious goals. Sleep better. Lose weight. Go to …
4 Ways Small Businesses Can Begin Building a More Diverse and Inclusive Company
Martin Luther King declared during a sermon that, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This line has oft been repeated and equally as …
Reflecting on the Past to Create Goals for the Future
It’s the time of year for resolutions and goals. We at IA are proponent of S.M.A.R.T. Goals but one of the challenges we hear is; Where do I start with …
Spreading Positive Influence in The Office
This month kicked off our Spreading Positive Influence Series where our clients discussed the ways in which we have positively influenced them and their business. We believe it is not …
BizVision: How We Help Business Owners Identify Problems
BizVision is IA Business Advisors’ comprehensive business management program. It’s the proprietary tool we use to help business owners identify their business problems. BizVision is more than just a tool; …
Does Your Business Need a Fractional Team Member?
For over 25 years, we have offered our clients, what we like to call, on-your-shoulder executive support, but you probably know of this service by its more common names: fractional …
Your Business Doctor
When you have an issue with your body, you choose the appropriate doctor to see. If your mouth hurts, you see a dentist; if your feeling unwell and don’t know …
Balancing Direct and Indirect Communication
There are two basic ways to organize the way you communicate with others: through direct or indirect messages. However, choosing the appropriate route for your message can be difficult if …
Planning for Succession
When you’re ready to transition your business to new ownership, whether you’re selling or handing it down to an employee or family member, you will need to prepare for this …
Look Out for Micro-Communications
Micro-communications are just a fancy way of saying body language. Some micro-communications that you may already be familiar with are crossing the arms over the body or rolling your eyes; …