Some will say that business is business and there's no room for hope in it. Just knuckle down and get to it. Not so fast - without hope, there is no strategy.

The “die in the chair” approach to retirement appeals to many business owners for other reasons too. Because they’re going to keep going forever, this philosophy enables them to avoid, ignore, or patently refuse to do any succession planning or preparation. The costs are high.

The new Administration promised tarriffs and deportations. Here are some ideas to prepare your company for these potential changes in the economy.

Regardless of who you invite , there are always elephants in the room during your annual planning and budgeting process. The question is “Will you recognize them this time?”

Set them free.

ESOPs are often dismissed out of hand as “too complex.” Perhaps, but maybe not. You don’t know until you check it out.

A lack of gratitude from their supervisors and the company is a major factor driving job dissatisfaction, turnover, absenteeism, and poor performance. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

There’s nothing like a good, strong “witch,” armed with spells and rituals, to bring order to the chaos.

Prepare for retirement. Retirement preparation requires more than financial resources. Consider other factors, such as health, curiosity, intellectual engagement, and social circles as you prepare for retirement.

The folklore tells us that the majority of family businesses fail to make it to the third generation. Baloney. There's another reality that serves the family in their legacy.

I challenge you to bring “please” and “thank you” more deeply into your workplace this week, next week, and every week.  If you do, you will likely see tangible results and a return on an intentional investment in gratitude and recognition…

Love him or hate him, he’s giving us some fabulous gifts through all of the Twitter/Tesla drama and his unfortunate and inflammatory comments. 

It’s said “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” Let’s make the case for why “right sizing the business” may be a better strategy for 2024.

Are you better than the average bear? Can you make your New Year’s Resolutions stick? Here are some ideas to help you get through…

Each of these strategies sets a strong tone for a culture of teamwork and accountability. Communications is at its core, as is remaining agile and alert as we support each other’s efforts.

Traveling holds such mystery and intrigue, particularly when you head off to places you’ve never been before. Sometimes the differences are stark and other times, not so much, depending on the culture, vibe, and values of the place. The same is true in our companies....

Back in time, most businesses operated on the basis of extending credit to their customers. Even retailers. It was common to be able to “run a tab” and pay off the bill on a regular basis. Of course, from a retail perspective, this approach has largely been replaced by credit cards.

For business-to-business companies, however, managing credit and collection remains a critical function… 

Talking about money can be challenging. But money conversations are vitally important for building understanding, knowledge and acceptance. Hopefully, using the tips in this article, they just got a bit more comfortable so you no longer chicken out from having them.

Over the past few years, the emergence of new business enterprises has skyrocketed. Between the Pandemic and Great Resignation, many looked in the mirror and said, “Let’s do this!” But what employyes-now-owners are discovering, owning a company can be lonely….

Have you heard the latest phenomenon in the whole labor game amidst our supply chain issues? There’s a boomerang effect going on. It’s as if, for both the workforce and supply chain dynamics, the folks counted their chickens before they were hatched.

Inflation is further threatening retirees’ and near-retirees’ financial security. For the last 12 months ending August, inflation was at 8.3%. It was as high as 9.1% in June. Inflation hasn’t been this high in 40 years – 1981. We’re more accustomed to 2-3%. Medical inflation rates are at about 5%. Here’s what you can do…