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Employee morale has always been a focal point of a successful business and that is unlikely to change.  What does change is the challenges posed to business owners to keep their employees happy and productive.  Today’s challenges are COVID-19 and a nation-wide divide over injustices.  Yes, that is a lot to overcome even for our … Read more

As a Small Business Owner or Manager you wear many hats; perhaps one of the most overlooked of your duties is acting as your employee’s psychiatrist, counselor, etc.  At a basic level, employee A’s productivity is suffering and they don’t seem themselves.  As your business’ resident shrink, it is your responsibility to speak with Employee … Read more

Priorities change when our society changes – clearly. Everything that has been happening this year in regards to Business vs. COVID has taught us that priorities can pivot swiftly. Business Owners are constantly on their toes to decide how to navigate their industry landscape, make financially intelligent decisions and keep everyone safe at the same … Read more

Everything within your business plan requires re-evaluation – and that includes your marketing strategy. Trends are changing at a fast pace, especially in these times we are in. Setting up routine times to take a look at how your marketing strategy is performing and pinpointing your areas of opportunity is something that must be done … Read more

Remote work…actually works.  One positive many business owners and executives have taken away from the lockdowns is the realization that remote work is not an ugly solution to the effects of COVID-19 but the future of their businesses.  A Gartner, Inc. survey of 317 CFOs and Finance leaders in March 2020 (Gartner) revealed that 74% … Read more

While the effects of COVID-19 have stymied what was previously a thriving economy, restrictions are slowly being lifted nation-wide and business owners are in a position to once again see growth.  It isn’t business as usual and it won’t be for some time.  In this time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever that … Read more

Man, oh man – things have been completely upside-down, topsy-turvy so far this year. It’s no wonder that we hear more about the topic of mental health than we ever have in recent years. While the mentions may be piling up now and people are becoming more candid about their journey through mental health, this … Read more

We are living in the midst of uncertainty right now. If anything, this year has made that perfectly clear. So as a business owner, you have to take into account anything that could become an obstacle in your path to success. Already in this year we have had to struggle through a pandemic that appeared … Read more

As restrictions begin to lift across the country, every small business owner is thinking the same thing.  How do I re-open?  While each industry varies, here are some things to consider when creating your reopening plan. Start Fresh Start from scratch… sort of.  No it isn’t necessary or practical to start from scratch, but realize … Read more

Evolution is the name of the game – growing, becoming. Your business should always be looking for new ways to reinvent and build. That includes your team. For many businesses, they are scrambling to figure out what to do with this time we have, and how to utilize it to the best of their abilities. … Read more