by Lea Strickland | Sep 1, 2016 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Plans, Capability, Customer, Customer Relationships, Entrepreneur, Operations, Resources, Viability
Does your day start something like this? “How are you today?” “Fine.” This is a typical exchange that occurs for most of us daily. A variation is going to a networking event or business function and “How’s business?” “Fine.” But is your business really FINE?...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 29, 2016 | Business Articles, Business Plans, Fast Company
30-minute Outline is Better than No Plan Starting a business is exciting but costly. You can save yourself time and money by developing a business plan. Many entrepreneurs skip the planning process. They think they can avoid tough early decisions and figure things out...
by Lea Strickland | Jan 17, 2016 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Plans, Change Management, Small Business
Many businesses consider franchising as a strategic method of expanding their operations and financial results. But how do you know if franchising is for you? Let’s start with the benefits of franchising: Building your team with quality, motivated people. Because of...
by Lea Strickland | Dec 27, 2015 | Business Articles, Business Plans, Resources, Small Business, Strategy
SMART2 Goals for Business The typical “SMART” goal is defined as specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely. Another way of looking at these goals could be called SMART2. This means that SMART goals for businesses also need to be: – Strategic: Long-term,...
by Lea Strickland | Dec 1, 2015 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Ownership, Business Plans, C.O.R.E. Business System, Commercialization, Leadership, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
In today’s fast-paced, competitive business landscape, one strategy stands above all others: focus. Focus drives success by aligning an organization’s resources, actions, and vision toward clear, measurable outcomes. It’s about prioritizing customers, markets, core...
by Lea Strickland | Oct 5, 2015 | Budgets and Financial Tools, Business Articles, Business Management, Business Plans, Resources, Small Business, Start-up
One of my new clients is launching a brand-new business. This is the first time she has owned a retail business, and the setup of the operations is expensive. The building requires extensive renovations, and the basic equipment will be another huge investment. Then...
