Posts Tagged ‘business planning’
The quick & easy definition of management
And does a business really need it? “Management” and “managers”? Yes and no. A business can choose to ignore the word and all its derivations. But the truth is that “management” is happening anyway, whether intentional or not. So you may as well make it good. What does it mean The problem with asking questions…
Read MoreThe quick and easy solution to business problems
She had a crack in her windshield. She decided she would go to the repair shop to have it looked at, but of course not today, she was too busy today. And not tomorrow, because what if they hold on to the car for hours and she needs it. At some point, when the opportunity…
Read MoreThe things in your business that you can’t control
In business, you have to focus on the things you can control. Things like knowing how to pass the so what test, and creating systems for your three business pillars. In part because your business will always be open to things that you can’t control. Those sudden surprises, whether good or bad. External surprises There…
Read MoreHow to make your business pass the So What test?
New year, new you, new resolutions, new goals. But all in the service of what, exactly? As you start the new year – or any new day – make sure you know why you do the things you do and why others should take interest. Make sure your business passes the so what test. What…
Read MoreThis one is all about you
Let’s talk about you. “Best of the year” lists can sometimes seem a little self-indulgent. But really: when I am looking at the content you consumed the most this year, it is telling me something about you: what you are interested in, and what you are working on in your business. So let’s get down…
Read MoreTo find success, define success
A few weeks ago we established that “failure” is not a moment in time, an ending, or an event. But what about success? Success, it turns out, is also not final. It isn’t like a movie we are watching, with a defined endpoint, when success has been achieved, the music begins, and we fade off…
Read MoreFailure usually isn’t (what we think it is)
“It was a complete failure. All the time: wasted. Everything I tried: wrong. Now I’m doubting everything I do.” Statements that, unfortunately, sometimes happen in a business environment. When I heard this one I took issue with, well, all of it. Something had indeed gone wrong. But no time had been wasted and I didn’t…
Read MoreThree easy ways to keep your brain curious.
Curiosity is good for business. It improves collaboration, keeps your business goals fresh, and can lead to greater innovation. Most importantly, curiosity has been shown to increase adaptability, an essential trait for running your business in the long term. When you demonstrate curiosity in what you do, others will start to emulate that approach. But…
Read MoreWhat is Information, and how should you use it?
What makes a small business work? Information. Whether it is information about clients, about projects, about people, about jobs, about plans, or about goals, that information has to move throughout the business for everybody to know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. But when is information reliable? Here are…
Read MoreWhy scaling is better than growth for your business
Growing your business means adding parts. More clients, more employees, more desks, more anything. Scaling your business means that your revenue increases, but your resources stay about the same. More clients, but without more of everything else. Why scaling is better than growing If doubling your client numbers means doubling the resources you need to…
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