Resources to run a better business.

At the end of the day, we all want outcomes—on our stationary bikes and in business. But the thing about outcomes is that setting a target for one doesn’t get you there. Unfortunately, creating outcomes isn’t directly under your control. If it was, life would be easy.

What’s the matter with perfection? Nothing, by definition. In reality, however, perfection is basically unattainable. And that’s its fatal flaw.

As we all know, hiring continues to be a major challenge, especially for companies in the $2M-40M range. It’s hard to be competitive with bigger businesses, and top-level talent just isn’t accessible.

When your company grows, things inevitably change. You bring on more people, you develop more processes. You find the balance between acting as business owner and directly serving your clients.

The crux of any annual plan (or really, any plan at all) is setting goals. Get the goals right, and you’ll unite your team, delight your customers, and grow your business.

Many (many) of us got to where we are today because we started doing something that we love. That something made us money, and it grew, and eventually we became more than a practitioner plying a trade—we became business owners.

How do you make money? When you ask yourself this question, does the answer come easily? It’s something entrepreneurs often take for granted—but shouldn’t.

If you can’t enjoy the journey you’re on, you’ll lose perspective. And what’s the point of doing what you’re doing if you’re miserable all the time?

Right now, the idea of stepping away from your company might be a distant dream. But it IS possible. Jay Bacrania, one of our senior consultants, has helped several of our clients successfully make this transition in their companies. Here’s Jay’s take on moving from employee to owner/investor.