We lack of organizational structure. Not everyone can be a manager. We might not recognize lead candidates — I’m not sure what a lead is, anyway. I don't know how to delegate without giving up control. I can’t leave unless...
tBeen having a lot of discussions lately about future business ownership and what that will look like for the next generation. Who will run it, who will work in it, what kind of work we’ll be doing, and how we’re...
We have a huge opportunity, and we want to go after it, but still manage business risk. This is the kind of risk and debt that could destroy everything I’ve worked for. It involves a ton of debt and if...
I am getting ready to sell my business. I'm feeling on edge and unsure. After 23 years of running this business I have to stop following my long-practiced habits and focus on what’s next – how do I do that?...
The good news is we’ve been growing. But we’re operating a company of 50 employees the same way as we worked when we were 20 employees. We're ready to do things better as we continue to grow. We want to...
Building a sales plan is new to us. We’ve never made a planned out way to get leads and work leads. What should we use as a template? How can we make sure the plan works? Thoughts of the Day:...
My state is under 3% unemployment. It seems like few in that remaining 3% are trying to work. Hiring talent has been an obstacle. Without additional qualified employees who are committed to working hard and getting ahead, as a business...
We have cash flow problems. Don't ever seem to have enough cash reserves to get through life's big and little bumps. Know we need to figure that out better. I don't want to keep putting my personal funds in whenever...
I'm letting others step up, but I find it hard training employees to do something exactly as I want it to be done. I struggle with handing things over because I want things done a certain way, and employees often...