2024 has been another year of uncertainty in the economy as increased interest rates continue to impact markets. Negative messaging in the Presidential race has not helped. Now is the perfect time for companies to build positive culture messaging through Read more…
If you’ve been keeping up with recent economic news, consumer spending has plateaued, construction companies are laying off workers, and manufacturing plants are running below breakeven volumes. John Deere & Co. just announced they are cutting back production and laying Read more…
Over the last 15 months, we have seen a substantial change in middle market companies: they are focusing on internal promotion of staff and setting up executive training programs. Companies are finding it is more cost effective to promote from Read more…
Near each month’s end, are you able to tell how profitable your company will be? If not, you may not be considering the right variables! Continuous measurement of key business drivers, also known as metrics, is critical in high performing Read more…
Inflation affects all of us in our lives and businesses. However, how we measure the impact and what we do about it is critical to maintaining a healthy profit for a sustainable company. In this article, we address signs that Read more…
As we embark on a new year, it’s customary to establish New Year’s resolutions. Additionally, we should do a thorough introspection of ourselves as business leaders and assess the proficiency of our team. The common analogy stresses the importance of Read more…
Uncertainty may be a cause for concern, but when was the last time you were truly in a certain world? Your outlook for 2024 depends on your industry, geography, and the extent to which you trust in the accuracy of Read more…
If you’re eyeing the prospect of taking over the business your boss owns, recent changes by the Small Business Administration (SBA) might make your goal more achievable. Whether your boss owns the business outright or you’re already a partial partner, Read more…
If you have decided to sell your business in two or three years, you likely need to change some of your strategies to suit this new vision. While your money-saving tactics have gotten you this far, a new approach is Read more…
As we enter Q4 and reflect on the year thus far, you’ve undoubtedly had success. Now it is time to contemplate your next business evolution and take the necessary steps to achieve it. Do you have the expertise to navigate Read more…