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It is often said that “employees are a business’s greatest asset”, yet how do you go about finding that greatest asset? We will often hire those folks we know or like, but may not look in detail at things such as skill set or personality type. © How well will...
Trust and Leadership
“It isn’t how much you know that matters. What matters is how much access you have to what other people know. It isn’t how intelligent your team members are; it is how much of that intelligence you can draw out and put to use.” From Multipliers by Liz Wizeman...
The Danger of Consensus
In my capacity as a Business Management Advisor I recently attended a client meeting to discuss the introducion of a new product at ABC Manufacturing. Attending the meeting was Bill, President of ABC, a dominant, almost overpowering individual; Mary, VP of Marketing,...
Data vs Relationships — A Minimum Wage Discussion
Susan Milligan, Senior Writer for US News, published an article titled, “Raising Minimum Wage Hasn’t Hurt States.” In her article, she makes the case that an increased minimum wage has not had the detrimental effect some critics may claim by examining effects in...
Recruiting for Nonprofits
When it comes to recruiting for non-profit organizations, there are numerous pitfalls that are easily avoided if you use the proper techniques and procedures. Since non-profits are usually on a limited budget, it is imperative that the person they hire be the...
Cash is King, But Not Everything in Succession Planning
We have all heard the expression “Cash is King”. Cash flow, especially for a small business early in the life cycle, can make or break the business. My own experience as Vice President and General Manager of a manufacturing facility where we quickly grew the revenue...