You think you have a CFO, but you probably don’t.
Owners have difficulty distinguishing between the two and hand out the ‘CFO’ title to their accountant. That’s just wrong.
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While things are not looking good for residential construction, nonresidential work seems to be raking it for the start of 2023.
For all of 2022, total construction starts were 15% higher than a year earlier:
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Over the past few weeks, the demand for new trucks has been at an all-time high.
While demand is growing, it's crucial that you expand operations carefully.
Check out the guide below for tips on how to compete for drivers against Walmart and Amazon:
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Last week I was honored to sit with the United States Conference of Mayors on the Small Business Task Force.
We discussed how mayors can provide key resources and knowledge to local businesses and entrepreneurship in their communities:
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors honored our late founder George Cloutier with the “Award for Excellence by Small Business Leadership.”
I feel honored to be a part of a company that has impacted so many lives.
I'd like to thank the USCM for recognizing George's work and legacy:
Any owner can recession-proof their business, no matter what the economy looks like.
- Collect all receivables and have a mountain of cash
- Talk with your team
- Communicate with customers, suppliers, and vendors
#Recession#Liquidity#Communication#Business
Every now and again, opportunities will present themselves both in business and in life.
But before capitalizing on opportunities, ensure your business is in a good place.
See why you shouldn't bite off more than you can chew:
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When it comes to your business, don't wait until the New Year to make improvements.
Most think of history-changing moments when the term 'innovate' is thrown around.
But innovation can be as simple as having a clear and common long-term goal with actionable steps!
When they start to expand, many owners simply hire someone to solve their problems.
But having the right people without a disciplined system does not work as the business grows.
See how a systems-over-people approach can save you time and money:
Know your numbers by heart. If you run a company, this should be as familiar to you as the back of your hand!
This allows you to fix problems before they start and lets you run your business, not have it run you:
youtu.be/PT9ExTBcTL0#KPIs#KnowYourNumbers#Leadership
When you break it down, the sport of soccer is no different than that of business.
You must:
-Master the sport
-Delve into the strategies and tactics
-Deliver the highest quality
And it doesn’t matter how big or small your team is!
#WorldCup#Business#Growth#Development
We were looking for ways to improve communication, and found a solution that has brought entire departments together and has doubled our productivity...
The DISC Test.
Check out this case study which explains how it can improve communication:
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Last week, Amazon lost so much market cap that it dropped below a trillion dollars in value.
If you have a business that relies on Amazon, you might already feel the effects .
Here's how to make the best of it and increase your business' resilience:
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It takes a very strong person to admit what they're not good at.
Somebody might be great at sales, but not good at other sides of the business for example.
Our Director of Survey Chris Mosca discusses how objective analysis can help owners grow:
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“So and so” is a top performer in your organization, and suddenly they she no longer works for you.
What do you do?
Implementing a systems-over-people strategy in your business means you don't have to struggle when key people leave. See how this will make life easier:
Last week, we discussed how quiet quitting is when an employee decides to do the bare minimum needed solely to keep their job.
But what about quiet firing?
See how quiet firing can affect both your management and your organization:
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Quiet Quitting isn't new.
The idea of employees not putting in 100% effort due to the lack of new opportunities to advance has been around for ages.
Here's what else I have to say about it:
You're not in business to pay your vendors quickly, but you are in business to be fair.
See how utilizing your vendors will transform the health of your cash flow:
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An online trend has been going around called “quiet quitting.”
The impact this has on employers is profound, but this ‘new’ trend is not so new.
In our 36 years of working with owners, we've solved this problem with a simple approach since day one… youtu.be/2BYRnmkXPEg
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