Construction businesses are taking a hard hit lately as the cost of construction materials rise. The cost of construction materials like lumber has been on the rise in recent months, meaning builders are taking a hit to their bottom line....
Our service department is a headache and as a small business that can spell disaster. Employees take more time than necessary to complete jobs, other times they skip parts of what they’re supposed to do. Some folks are often late,...
How does this crisis compare to others, and how should small business owners approach this black swan differently? Business Black Swans are rare, unpredictable events that have a severe impact on a business. They may be rare when considered individually,...
I've been hearing a lot about buying businesses as a way to grow, but I have also had some people ask me to sell my business. I'm not sure what the right option is for me, because I don't know...
Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), Congress approved an additional $284.5B for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Modifications were then added to the forgiveness process. As the rules and regulations change over the next few weeks, we will continue to...
This article was originally published in Footwear News, and is written by Sheena Butler-Young. Andi Gray, President of Strategy Leaders is a listed contributor. Photo credit to Adobe. Latest Round of PPP Won’t Fix Their Long-Term Problems For businesses struggling...
This video interview was originally published on SupplyChainBrain. You can find the direct link here. Andi Gray, president of Strategy Leaders, describes the plight of small businesses in the pandemic and economic downturn and emphasizes their importance in a 21st...
Many small business owners (and small business consultants) don’t get what they want out of business consulting engagements. To help you avoid that, we put together a list of the top 5 reasons business consulting engagements fail, and tips to...
Robyn Goldenberg, Chief Marketing Officer of Strategy Leaders interviews Brian Geiger, Co-Owner of 71 Visuals This week Robyn sits down with Brian Geiger, President of 71 Visuals. They discuss the #shieldthesefaces movement, what it was like to face the uncertainty...