Management
Gartner Predicts CFOs will be Challenged with EBITDA Margins That will Shrink by More than 30% by 2027
By 2027, weak demand and rising costs will shrink earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margins by more than 30% relative to 2022, according to Gartner, Inc. Most corporations will find it tougher to attain growth through 2026 as elevated levels of consumer debt and weaker-than-expected corporate cash…
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Protecting Your Business Assets
By Jim Teece Our business is over 30 years old and we have had floods, fire, freezing and COVID impact our business over the years. Here are 10 ways to reduce the impact if you are ever unable to access your office. We have an office at home as well…
Read MoreBusiness Not As Usual: The Most Important Thing to Do Now to Prepare for an Uncertain Future
By Chris Cook, Capiche Now’s the time to plan for the new normal as we inch back into business. Expectations are different. And your modus operandi had better be different if you want to attract, recapture and retain customers. Even if you have a strategic plan in place, there’s no doubt it…
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Creating Business Goals That Stick
By James C. Price Every year when the calendar turns over from December to January, leaders across every industry and business sector turn over a new leaf on a new year. And while most embrace this opportunity as a chance to build upon the success experienced in the previous year,…
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7 ways organization leaders can increase their likability and effectiveness
Be positive. If a leader is positive and optimistic, those feelings will spread to others. Conversely, if a leader is angry or frustrated, those emotions also spread. Display integrity. Leaders who keep their commitments and promises are trusted and more likable. Cooperate with others. Effective leaders unite employees to work…
Read MoreLeading From the Top
The Creation of Boards of Directors And Why Some Fail By Greg Henderson, Founder and Co-Publisher Recent news about the failures and other difficulties of cooperatives in agriculture and non profit board leadership has prompted extensive communication about assessment of organizational makeup. The causation of ineffectiveness which may lead to…
Read MoreBudget-Friendly Inventory Management Tools for Small Business
By Marcus Lansky at https://abilitator.biz/ Whether you’re running a retail store, a manufacturing facility, or a warehouse, inventory management is likely a constant challenge for your business. That’s especially true if you’re a small business in the early stages of growth. However, even small businesses on tight budgets have options…
Read More50 Reasons Why Some Businesses Fail While Others Succeed
THREE PART SERIES: PART THREE By George MeszarosCofounder – Success Harbor https://www.successharbor.com/ Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Why is it that so many businesses fail while so few succeed? One of the great mysteries of entrepreneurship is why businesses fail. Some people start one successful business after…
Read More“Does Your Business Need an Enterprise Systems Strategy?”
By Jim Myers, Founder, Praxis Analytics, Incorporated. Business leaders live in a world that straddles the known and the unknown, past and future, with today’s demands receiving the most attention. The tactical needs of today crowd out learning from the past and making strategic plans for the future. The…
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50 Reasons Why Some Businesses Fail While Others Succeed
By George Meszaros Cofounder – Success Harbor successharbor.com THREE PART SERIES: PART TWO Read Part 1 here and Part 3 here. Why is it that so many businesses fail while so few succeed? One of the great mysteries of entrepreneurship is why businesses fail. Some people start one successful business…
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50 Reasons Why Some Businesses Fail While Others Succeed
THREE-PART SERIES: Part One George Meszaros – Cofounder – Success Harbor 50 Reasons Why Some Businesses Fail While Others Succeed Read Part 2 here and Part 3 here. Why is it that so many businesses fail while so few succeed? One of the great mysteries of entrepreneurship is why businesses…
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Navigating Conflict in the Workplace
By Erin Bair Conflict. Just the word itself is enough to make many of us feel uncomfortable. It conjures images of yelling, hurt feelings and damaged relationships. However, not all conflict is bad. In fact some conflict is absolutely necessary for teams and organizations to thrive. In this article we’ll…
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