Press Pause for Positivity
One thing that stands out more than prior to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order is the amount of negativity. This great pause has left people with a lot more time on …
Was the SBA-PPP just a data collection project?
My job as a business consultant is helping small businesses. Our clients range in size from three to over a thousand employees. Our firm is experiencing a high volume of …
10 Steps for Achieving Goals During COVID-19
Setting and committing to personal and professional goals takes a lot of time, thought, and planning. It’s not typically something that is done on a whim or very easily. Deciding …
Managing COVID-19 as a Leader
When tragedy strikes, we are often bombarded by both inspirational stories and those of disappointment. With COVID-19, we have witnessed this bombardment across every sector of business. We consult business …
What is Business Operations Consulting?
As business consultants, business operations are our forte. Since our beginning in 1996, we’ve offered operations consulting to companies who are struggling to keep their business viable. Our clients often …
What Are Fractional Executive Solutions?
In the business world, fractional executive solutions have been trending for quite some time. You may have seen it by some of its other names: fractional C-suite, fractional business solutions, …
Evaluating A Potential Business Purchase
Think you’ve found the perfect business to buy? A trusted friend-of-a-friend introduced you to a guy who made a recommendation? Did you already submit a Letter of Intent? What is …
3 Tips to Boost Holiday Marketing
The year is winding down and it is time to get that last boost of sales for your product or service. Several companies experience a lull during the winter, but …
Leading the Next Generation of Leaders
All businesses are faced with opportunities to train future business leaders. Part of a leader’s job is to mentor the people around them. Some leaders tend to shy away from …
Outsourcing: When & Why?
Outsourcing, or what we like to call on-your-shoulder executive support, can be very beneficial for small businesses or startups that are looking to grow their business now or in the …