by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | 12-Steps to Start, Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Plans, C.O.R.E. Business System, Capability, Entity, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
Three months ago, you were asked to think about the kind of business you wanted. In subsequent articles, you’ve been asked to gather information and understand some of what it takes to get a business started. Now it is time to take that step further and begin to plan...
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 | Jul 29, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy
In the current economy, every sale seems to take twice as long. Customers are even more price sensitive. Everyone is looking for a deal. The competition is intense, even cutthroat on occasion. What are we to do to meet our sales goals? Here are some principles to keep...
by Lea Strickland | Dec 20, 2011 | Press
(Cary, N.C.) International strategic business consultant and noted author on how to start and manage a profitable business, Lea Strickland, MBA/CMA/CFM/CBM/GMC, has just released the first in a series of “how-to” digital books on finding business success, “10-Minute...
by Lea Strickland | Nov 1, 2011 | Business Articles, The Street (the street.com)
In racing, the car setup is selected based on conditions and results experienced during previous races and practices. Teams also take into consideration how they believe the race will be run: long green runs (no interruptions or disruptions such as bad weather, wrecks...
