Helpful reading for Small Business Owners
Wolves & Business: A Story About Business Succession and Leadership
The changes in the park's environment remind me of the changes that took place in an organization I have been working with. In this case, the leader, who for sure can be described as a "Wolf," stepped away from his post as leader a few years ago. He was distracted by the good life, a loss of physical energy and the notion that maybe his kids could run the company.
Read more→How Many Systems Does Your Business Need to be Successful?
In order for your business to be successful, by most definitions, you will probably find you need to document 25-50 core systems. A documented system takes many forms. It can be handwritten, a word document, excel template, audio or video recording, a checklist, or even a series of photo cards - as long as someone other than you can view it, and use it and without input from you, follow steps to get the result you want.
Read more→How to Be the “Go-To Expert” in Your Field
Anyone in your own community who comes into contact with scores of people each day needs to know you and understand exactly what you do and who you do it for. This is not a one-shot sales pitch where you drone on and on about yourself. You're looking for areas of overlap and a relationship-building conversation.
Read more→How to Receive the Gift of Overwhelm
You may be surprised at how relieved you will feel when your thoughts and ideas are no longer trapped inside your brain. No more overwhelm! Overwhelm is an experience we create when we don't have clarity. Overwhelm is what we feel when we don't choose. Overwhelm is what wins when our bodies get sick and are unable to hold it all together.
Read more→Smart business and delicious food create success for Hakkasan Bistro
Hakkasan Bistro (formerly Hakkasan Contemporary Chinese Cuisine) is a unique modern Chinese eatery that offers quality authentic Cantonese dishes with Wok Hay and Hakka-inspired soul food in a relaxed chic setting. Yvonne Wong, busy restaurateur and managing partner at Hakkasan Bistro, .....
Read more→How to Create a Relationship that Your Customers Love
Relationships are a two-way street -- in order to build a strong bond with your customers, you need to show understanding, recognize their needs, and put systems in place that will keep customers feeling loved.
Read more→The Agony of Boring Staff Meetings
Having systems around designing, executing and measuring meeting results are critical to the success of sales, staff morale and and overall company direction. Having systems around designing, executing and measuring meeting results are critical to the success of sales, staff morale and and overall company direction.
Read more→How to Decide whether to Bring in a Business Partner
In reality partnerships are hard. Really hard. Partnerships deteriorate quickly if expectations around work load and money are not clearly defined.
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