by Lea Strickland | Aug 31, 2016 | Business Articles, Business Management, Change Management, Execution, Human Resources, Operations, Resources
How to Motivate Change One of the most basic things we need to understand about change is that it is personal. People must choose to change. People can be influenced to change by external sources (e.g., other people, events); however, for true change to occur and be...
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 | Nov 18, 2015 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Change Management, Small Business, Strategy
A goal properly set is halfway reached. Zig Ziglar A good goal is like a strenuous exercise—it makes you stretch. Mary Kay Ash As you set your goals, it’s essential to keep them SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Of these elements, I...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Change Management, Competitiveness, Entrepreneur, Execution, Leadership, Non-Profit, Perspectives, Small Business, Start-up
Every task requires the right tools. Building a successful business is a task like no other. It requires a comprehensive set of tools which fit the task. Using one tool when another is required often leads to unanticipated consequences. Having the right tool...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Change Management, Credibility, Entrepreneur, Execution, Leadership, Non-Profit, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy
Enthusiasm. Confidence. Passion. Belief. All of these are important to the success of any new venture. They can also be the biggest pitfalls for the new venture. The momentum and the drive to do everything at once can lead an entrepreneurial team to expand before the...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, C.O.R.E. Business System, Change Management, Commercialization, Competitiveness, Entrepreneur, Execution, Leadership, Non-Profit, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy
One of the biggest mistakes businesses—or any organization today—make is a failure to allow time for working on the business itself. Current business practices have created a mindset that has every worker (theoretically at least) working every moment in the business...
