Did you know that more than half of the small business owners in the United States are at least 50 years old or older? In the U.S. alone there are 28 million small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) and over 22 million self-employed business. According to CNBC surveys, it...
When I think about this time of the year, I think about cooler weather, harvesting, pumpkins and falling leaves. I also think about reflecting on the past year and planning for the next one. At this time, many organizations are conducting fall planning sessions and/or releasing new strategic plans...
This year do you feel poised to take your company to the next level? Have you purposefully forecasted and defined your strategies for taking your company out of its current status? Growing your business is an exciting, fast pace and challenging time. Here are 4 steps you can leverage...
Believe it or not, it’s creeping up on the end of the year again, which means it’s time to start taking stock of how things have gone over the past 12 months and looking ahead to the future. Below is our list of 5 likely mistakes for business owners...
It’s official, your taxes are filed and your accountant has taken a much deserved vacation. What’s next? If you don’t want your most trusted advisor to stay on vacation, we suggest you give them something to think about so you can get more value out of the relationship. Better...
Running a private business is more like driving through the bush than cruising down the highway. If you want to find out what’s really going on in your business, and where you’re headed, you’ve got to ask some tough questions – a lot of them. To keep it simple,...