Key Business Insights and Tools

I think the Initial COVID-19 Crisis will end the weekend of April 17, or the week of April 20 at the latest.  I don’t mean that the...

In this previous post, I described the Business Growth Stack.  You’ll notice that Management appears twice. The dual-role that Management...

Updated June 2, 2021 There is a lot of conversation these days about Business Operating Systems, which have generated great productivity...

Small businesses are often dealing with situations in which performance has not met expectations. It’s not really a failure, per se, but...

Picture this… A friend of yours runs a successful Stage 2 business – but is also frustrated that things aren’t going as well as he’d like....

My brother is a great guy…and a great investment banker whose boutique firm uses the Haviland & Co brand that our family’s china business...

Are you in growth mode, or survival mode? I have some clients who are growing, some who are hanging on – and some who are transitioning...

One of the precepts of the EOS program is, “The answer is in the room.”  It’s a phrase that’s used to emphasize the importance of...

What do I mean by prioritizing your priorities?  Why is it important?  Why is it hard? It’s fairly easy for any business to come up with...

AI and machine learning have exploded onto the business scene in 2017.  If you haven’t gotten an email asking you if you want to learn...

My daughter is a huge Harry Potter fan, and she has been smitten by the frenzy of the release of Harry Potter & The Cursed Child. So...

Here’s a universal truth that doesn’t get enough airtime among business leaders – and that many leader teams, therefore, don’t fully...

Updated June 2, 2021 A few years ago I wrote an article about why it’s important to do both strategic planning and budgeting. Today,...

Updated June 2, 2021 Sometimes I’m asked to help companies find the right path for their next 3-5 years – which qualifies as “long-term”...

Many of you reading this post are 10%ers. And there’s something in the back of your mind eating away at your conscience. You know...

My 11-year-old son started playing hockey goalie this year. At a recent goalie clinic, his coach said something I think applies to...

Updated June 2, 2021 The two big ways to increase your bottom-line Make sure you’re selling smart. This means focusing on your best...

Updated June 2, 2021 The challenge you face as a second stage business One of the most common ways that small business owners get stuck...

Updated June 2, 2021 The shift that HR needs to make Growing from being in start-up mode to becoming a second stage business, is a...