by Lea Strickland | Jun 18, 2015 | Focus on Business Radio Show
Host Lea Strickland talks with Ray Chow, entrepreneur, restauranteur, and food truck owner of Hibachi Xpress. Ray shares real world experience on lessons learned in traditional restaurants and food trucks. Listen to the podcast
by Lea Strickland | Mar 31, 2015 | Focus on Business Radio Show
Listen to Lea Strickland’s interview with Brooks Briz (@brooksbriz) addressing faith-based values in business. Brooks Briz is a marketing and food and beverage consultant currently working for Kingdom Works and Kamado Grille in Raleigh, NC. Listen...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Execution, Leadership, Non-Profit, Operations, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy
In every business there are activities and tasks that the owner, manager, founder, or key executives don’t like to do, don’t know how to do, or just don’t want to do. When those tasks are key elements or effect the key elements of how your business does business, the...
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, Competitiveness, Economy and Economics, Perspectives, Small Business, Start-up
Every day we read the news about higher unemployment rates, lack of job creation, and projections that the outlook is unlikely to change in the near term. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes that the majority of new jobs come from small businesses, and the...