by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | Business Articles, Leadership, Strategy, Viability
In recent months a growing segment of my business has been companies struggling to survive in this “down” economy. The reality of many—if not most—of these businesses is that they were in trouble before the economic downturn, but they were surviving on momentum. They...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | Budgets and Financial Tools, Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Capability, Small Business, Start-up
Business management systems (BMS) are all the policies, procedures, internal controls, and tools – manual and computerized – used in conducting business and measuring the results. BMS encompasses all functional activities — from accounting to sales...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | Business Articles, Business Management, Change Management, Leadership
If you are a fan of medical or police shows, you may have heard of Munchausen syndrome. The layperson’s explanation of Munchausen syndrome is that a person creates a physical or mental disorder to get attention. These individuals often will put themselves at...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Ownership, Business Plans, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Small Business, Start-up
As a consultant and advisor to organizations and individuals, the most challenging aspect of the role is getting the client to act. Action is about change, so action can be intimidating, whether leading an organization, executing a project, or just getting started on...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | Business Articles, Business Management, Business Plans, Small Business, Strategy
The Business Plan – A Direction for Your Business Think of all the businesses you buy products or services from. How do you decide which businesses to do business with? What questions do you ask? What concerns and issues do you have? What factors do you use to...
