A few days back, I was asked what a U.S. State should consider as it contemplates reopening its economy. Below is an overview of my suggestions and insights. First up, strategy. While a transition plan is required for reopening (part 2 of this article), taking the time to note what could have worked better, or… Read More
To say the Coronavirus has businesses and people shaken up is an understatement. With all the news and info flying around, it’s tough to figure out what to pay attention to; below is information you can trust. While Covid19 shuts down businesses, schools, and government offices, three of the top questions I am asked is… Read More
And your processes, tool sets, goals, … (Watch our FREE business financial planning webinar) Article first published Dec. 3, 2019. Image: car speedometer marking top speed One of the biggest, if not the biggest, complaint about the current economy is that skilled talent is nowhere to be found. But could it be that we are… Read More
Remember this quote? Failure to plan is planning to fail (You can start planning with our FREE how-to plan business financials webinar– click here) Article first published Dec. 3, 2019. Image: two people marking up shared pages of a plan next to their computers Does this sound like you? Planning completed: Thanksgiving Dinner –… Read More
Turing the buzzword into working reality Article first published: Oct. 21, 2019. Image: black hole rendition (outer space with colored donut of light) Big data has been a buzz word for a while now. Data analytics has, too. But as to the detail behind those words, there’s a bit of a black hole. Making sure… Read More
And other innovative carbon neutral business strategies you can use Article first published: Oct. 19, 2019. Image: Recycling symbol inside a globe, Pixabay What can a company do, realistically, to embed environmentally friendly technology? While Investors, Gen Z’s, and Millennials look to invest their money or time into companies that have a purpose involving saving… Read More
Simple ideas to get your business started Article: Sept. 23, 2019. Image: colorful bird and tropical flowers in eucalyptus leaves A lot is happening in the world today as climate change becomes a top concern. Since I, like you, plan to live past the 11-year deadline for the point of no return, it’s become apparent… Read More
Simple things your business can do to calm and keep employees happy Sept. 18, 2019, Image from Pixabay.com You saw the headlines: GM workers on strike due to U.S. plant closure and pay/benefits disagreements Target has told its suppliers that it will not accept price increases (tariff based) Could these problems have been avoided? Possibly… Read More
(April 2019 iFundwomen gathering of business owners, media, and investors in The Bookery, Manchester, NH) If you want growth, build relationships – but start with data The trick for businesses today is getting data that serves three purposes, the first is to expose what your customer truly wants and truly needs from you in order… Read More
(Image: digital cloud icon with radiating lines out to business icons such as people, computers, industry tools, light bulbs for ideas and so on) …and what that means to running your business There continues to be a lot of discussion around old economy jobs, new economy jobs, if there will be low skilled jobs, and… Read More