When to Hire a COO vs. Operations Manager
You are the bottleneck. You know it. Your team knows it. You are trying to be the CEO,…
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What to Focus on After Your First 90 Days in Business
There is an obsession in the business world with the “First 90 Days.” We read books about it….
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How to Write Job Descriptions That Attract Top Talent
You write a job description and post a job opening on Monday morning. You feel hopeful. You imagine…
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When to Hire Your First Employee: The Complete Decision Framework
You started your business to be free. Free from a boss. Free to set your own schedule. Free…
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To Franchise or Not? A Guide to Knowing if Your Model is Ready for Replication.
You have built a successful business. The customers are happy, the reviews are glowing, and the cash register…
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The Pre-Sale Checklist: How to Organize Your Operations for a Maximum Value Exit
The decision to sell your business is emotional. The process of selling it, however, is purely forensic. When…
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Succession Planning: Navigating the Emotional and Financial Transition of Leadership
There is a saying in the world of family enterprise: ” The first generation builds it, the second…
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Demystifying Business Valuation: What Buyers Actually Look For in a Small Business.
There is a profound disconnect in the world of small business. The business owner looks at their company…
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Built to Sell: Why You Need an Exit Strategy Even If You Don’t Plan to Leave Yet.
There is a dangerous myth in the world of entrepreneurship. It whispers that an “Business Exit Strategy” is…
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Logistics of Growth: Preparing Your Supply Chain for Multi-Region Operations
Growth is the ultimate goal, but for an operations manager, it is also the ultimate stress test. When…
