Over the last 25 years I have helped thousands of business owners grow and scale their companies. And one of the biggest deciding factors on the rate of growth has to do with a business owners (and their staff) ability to focus on the bigger picture tasks that create the most value for the company….
“David, we are so busy right now. We really need to hire more help!” Seems like a pretty straight forward business need. One that I hear all the time with my business coaching clients. Business is booming and hiring more help is the go-to for most entrepreneurs in such a situation. But what if there…
I have seen the following scenario a thousand times. You have worked hard on scaling your business. You have made all the right decisions and have grown your business to the point of being able to sell it for a significant profit. And once the time comes to pull the trigger and put it on the market, the…
Every year my team and I talk to hundreds of thousands of business owners in all stages of business, many of whom are just beginning their entrepreneurial journey. And one of the things that we hear time and time again, is the myth that “it takes a lot of money to launch a new business.” This is…
Landing a new client or project can be an exciting time for any business owner, but if you are like many entrepreneurs taking on a new client (or several) at one time can put a strain on you financially. Especially if there is going to be a significant amount of time before you are able…
Is your company susceptible to fraud? According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the answer is yes. Its findings report over $7 billion in total losses due to fraud in 2018 alone. What’s even more interesting is that small businesses with less than 100 employees lost twice as much ($200,000-plus) per fraud attempt than their…
As a business coach, I talk to thousands of business owners each year who are looking for guidance on how to shape their company culture for growth and independence. They understand the importance of company culture, but often struggle to shape it in a way that benefits both their company as a whole and their team members. So, today I…
Starting a new business can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. There are so many variables to consider, and a million things on your to-do list. And for many business owners, they aren’t doing it alone. They have a business partner (or two…or three) that they choose to take the entrepreneurship journey with. At face…
As a business coach for the past 25 years, I could tell you a million reasons why you need a business coach to help grow your business. But that’s not what today’s column is about. Today, I want to talk about the reasons why you don’t need a business coach. Having someone to guide you through the ups…
Ask any small business owner what they spend the majority of their time on, and you will likely hear something along the lines of: “I spend it putting out fires.” “I spend it answering employee questions and helping them do their jobs.” “I spend it helping my team with problems and challenges.” You are probably…