You set it in business, any business, no matter the size or profit margin: some workers accept a ceiling on success in return for a steady income. They are no boat rockers, but believe in doing things the way they’ve always been done, which they perceive as the safe, cautious way. They concentrate on the … Continued
Running a Business is Hard Running a business is hard. All the time. If it were easy, everyone would do it. Simply put, not everyone is cut out to be the lead dog. It’s hard even when things are going well. Decisions on who to add, what products or services to push, where to go, … Continued
Do You Have a Real Plan? A few weeks ago I participated in an intensive strategy session with a company in Portland. I invested three days with the owner, mapping out what success looks like, not only for his company, but for himself and his family also. These kinds of sessions are exhausting mentally and … Continued