by Lea Strickland | Aug 15, 2025 | Business Articles, Perspectives
What’s a Writer to Do? If you’re a writer, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled upon a grammar rule that makes you break out in a cold sweat. Nothing quite strikes fear into a writer’s heart like a dangling participle or a squinting...
by Lea Strickland | Aug 12, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Growth, C.O.R.E. Business System, Customer Relationships
As business owners, we are all familiar with interruptions, especially those of the unwelcome variety. Think about it: you’re enjoying your favorite TV show, and suddenly, an emergency broadcast interrupts with an amber alert or a weather warning. For some,...
by Lea Strickland | Aug 5, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Ownership, Legal
Owning and operating a business entails various responsibilities, including tax obligations, payroll management, and loan repayments. Understanding personal liability, including when it arises automatically, when it’s voluntary by agreement, and when it results from...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2025 | Business Articles, Credibility, Human Resources, Leadership
Navigate the complex world of business ethics with confidence. Ethical dilemmas can derail even the most successful companies, but asking the right questions keeps you grounded. Here are ten powerful questions to ensure your decisions align with integrity, foster...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 24, 2025 | Business Articles, Human Resources
So far in 2025, Trump’s US Department of Labor (USDOL), shifting its focus toward deregulation and pro-business policies, has rolled back several rules established by the Biden administration. USDOL has also introduced measures to reduce compliance costs and...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 22, 2025 | Business Growth, Economy and Economics, Small Business, Uncategorized
In the economic landscape of 2025, small businesses face significant challenges due to the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain elevated interest rates. As of July 22, 2025, the federal funds effective rate remains at 4.33%, with the target range held steady...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 22, 2025 | Business Articles, Execution, Leadership, Results
Setting and pursuing goals can be intimidating. We’ve all heard about SMART goals, but we still set goals and often fail to reach them. In my book 10-Minute Success: Goals!, I shared tips on breaking goals into manageable 10-minute sessions to help you find the...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 21, 2025 | Business Articles, Focus Points
One of the most influential business trends in today’s news, offering actionable opportunity for small and Main Street businesses, is the surge in digital transformation and online presence—including e-commerce, digital marketing, and AI-powered automation....
by Lea Strickland | Jul 17, 2025 | Budgets and Financial Tools, Business Articles, Business Plans, Strategy
How to Build Flexible Strategies in Uncertain Times In an unpredictable economy, traditional business plans often fall short of expectations. They rely on single (often optimistic) assumptions that what has worked in the past will continue to work. Furthermore, they...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 17, 2025 | Funding, Small Business
As a business strategist who’s spent decades guiding entrepreneurs through the maze of funding, taxes, and growth strategies, I’ve seen firsthand how policy shifts can make or break innovation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law on July...
