At the Top Isolation
"Fresh air from the outside perspective can be a catalyst for rejuvenating and improving business practices..."

Flying in the Clouds
"By checking the instruments frequently, small corrections easily get the plane back on course. The same discipline will help your business."

Business Plans - A Bum Rap
"As long as a business plan is perceived in a limited way, its usefulness to a business owner will not be appreciated."

So What is the Problem?
"It is not unusual to prematurely define the problem and actually be working on a solution for a symptom of the problem rather than the real problem itself."

Sales & Marketing...Salt & Pepper
"If the company's primary focus is on selling, the steps leading to profitability are different from a company whose primary focus is on marketing."

What Would Happen If?
"As the visionary and creator of your company's future, contigency and succession planning are essential for the continued success of your business."

How to Have Effective, Efficient, Enthusiastic Employees
"Motivated employees are aligned with the company goals and visions, are clear about what you expect of them and know their value to the company."

Pieces of the Puzzle
"Without our department, this company would fall apart."

How About a Pop Quiz?
"Liken the pop quiz to "an opportunity". Imagine the ease with which you would decide to take advantage of the opportunity, if..."

Visionary's Hat
"When was the last time you thought about your vision for the business?... the excitement and energy surrounding your dream?"

Understanding the Business Life Cycle
"The life cycle of a business... moves through a number of stages. Each stage requires different strategies and demands different skills from the owner."

There is Value in Writing it Down
"The simplest solution would be to pull out the operations or procedures manual."

Personnel Policies that Work
"The reality is every business with employees has personnel policies. If not formalized in writing, then they exist informally..."

Do You Have a Board of Advisors:
"Is a board of directors only for the big guys? Hardly! Every business... needs outside counsel and perspective."

My Business Mutated:
Now It's a Lending Institution
"All the businesses giving credit terms to their customers have indirectly become funding sources for those businesses."

Hiring for Success
"Adding a new employee requires a thoughtful process to ensure the person hired can successfully accomplish the outcomes you intend."

Preventative Maintenance for the Forgotten Asset
"...consider another of your business's assets - an asset that is critical to the company's success and profitability... YOU."

"Professionalizing" Your Business
"There are a number of actions you can take to professionalize your business."