Resources to run a better business.

Transitioning from a brick and mortar office to a remote workplace is challenging. Whether that transition is temporary or permanent, in the short term it can hamper efficiency and cause frustration, as gaps in your company’s communication and processes come to light.

What’s it like to work with an employee who’s a great cultural fit? The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) says team members who are a good fit understand and embrace a company’s core values.

If your business received funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), then PPP loan forgiveness should be at the top of your to-do list right now. Failing to apply for forgiveness or providing incorrect information could literally cost your company thousands of dollars.

Having a clear vision. It’s the holy grail for entrepreneurs--especially those of us who are easily distracted. Vision is the cornerstone of a successful, profitable company: it’s what unites your team, drives your decisions, and keeps you motivated when obstacles arise. Learn how to give your vision the care and attention it needs to evolve, stay relevant, and be your company’s guiding light.

In an ideal world, all of you have had an amazing Q2 despite COVID-19, and this post is completely irrelevant. In an actual world, I know some of you are struggling with a decline in sales and/or profitability. One bad quarter is exactly that: one bad quarter. If you're smart about your planning and recovery, the past 90 days can be a blip on the radar and not the start of a downward trend.

In the midst of a pandemic, our clients continue to thrive. With so many businesses struggling, our smart, brave, dedicated group of entrepreneurs has acted quickly to ensure their companies outlast COVID-19.

The economy may be open for business, but business sales haven’t bounced back. In fact, up to 60% of consumers plan to maintain at least some of the spending habits they’ve developed during the pandemic. With a few exceptions, there’s less business to go around than before. Who is that business going to--you or your competitors?

Conference recap!

With the COVID-19 pandemic, predicting the future seems particularly challenging: are you better off shaking a magic 8 ball or flipping a coin? But in fact, the process of predicting COVID-19, or more specifically, its effects on your company, is identical to the process you would use to predict anything else in your business. And the ability to predict is a skill that will benefit you long after the pandemic is behind us. You need just two ingredients: information and insight.