Starting a lawn maintenance business is a good idea for several reasons. First, it requires no formal training (at least not in a traditional sense), and it’s great for those who want to learn about small business management without exposing themselves to major risks. Still, running a business, especially building one from scratch, is not an easy task. This is why you might … [Read more...]
There is a lot of competition in the corporate world nowadays, and the common thing that every successful firm possesses is a capable and talented leader. Therefore, those people who want their firm to become successful should learn how to become influential leaders in order to make their dream come true. An aspiring business leader should adapt these five qualities. Keeping … [Read more...]
Productivity is the crucial indicator of business performance, but it seems like most employees are struggling to reach the peak of their personal capabilities. According to the report, actively disengaged employees cost the U.S. economy up to $550 billion per year in lost productivity. Another study revealed that 75% of American workers don’t believe they have access to the … [Read more...]
No company or organization exists without public relations. In fact, all individuals are involved in public relations, even if they call it differently. A clear and comprehensive PR plan (or lack thereof) determines both our appearance and performance to the most significant extent. So, if we want to sell (in the most general sense of the word) whatever it is that we want to … [Read more...]
From bullet journals to The Miracle Morning, goal setting is all the rage right now. Particularly for entrepreneurs and business owners, goal setting is an integral and challenging part of company operation that requires careful attention. Setting new goals for your business can be exciting. It’s a creative process that allows you to envision a positive, productive future. … [Read more...]
Running a business takes more than a day-by-day approach. You need a clear idea of where you want your business to be ten years from now — your own North Star that not only inspires you, it inspires your team as well. Essentially, if you want to get somewhere and you want people to follow you there, you have to visualize it first: you can’t be a leader without vision. The … [Read more...]
I remember when I got out of law enforcement and started my own freelance writing business. It was a big move, but one that I made because I moved from Michigan to California and wanted a career that I would enjoy that’d also enable me to work from anywhere since my husband was likely going to be travelling quite frequently. Although it was five years ago, the long days, … [Read more...]
You started your business with great hope for the future in front of you, but somewhere along the line, it all went wrong. Your finances are a mess, and you might even be teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. What you need to do is reevaluate your business and its finances fast and make some serious changes if you want your business to survive. Here are some ways to re-envision … [Read more...]
By definition, vision statements and mission statements are two completely separate things, but that doesn’t stop many organizations from using them interchangeably or combining them to express their current purpose, as well as their vision for the future. Organizations of all sizes and types have invested the time to craft vision statements. Some are short and direct, like … [Read more...]
There is a scene in Lawrence of Arabia, the epic film based on the life of T. E. Lawrence and starring Peter O’Toole, where we see Lawrence standing majestically in the middle of the desert with his white robe swirling around him in the breeze. Nearby, his companion frantically shouts and waves to get the attention of a lone motorcyclist in the distance. When the … [Read more...]
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