Onboarding: “The process by which a new employee learns the ropes and gets settled.” Waterboarding: “An interrogation technique in which water is forced into a detainee’s mouth and nose so as to induce the sensation of drowning.” Finding and retaining top talent has never been harder for small businesses. Research indicates that, in most Read more about Are You Onboarding or Waterboarding Your New Employees?[…]
(You are welcome to sing along) On the first day of Entrepreneurial Bliss-mas Small Business Matters gave to me; A Huge New Order from my best customer to start the new year (with a large upfront deposit) On the second day of Entrepreneurial Bliss-mas Small Business Matters gave to me; 2 Great New Salespeople Read more about The Twelve Days of Entrepreneurial Bliss-mas[…]
This time of year, I am prone to reflect on the gifts of life for which I am most thankful. I hope that sharing my list might prompt you to share your own list with those you care about the most. I am thankful for the clients I work with who challenge me in ways Read more about It’s the Season of Thanksgiving[…]
As a university alumnus, how often do you hear from your alma mater? I receive some type of communication from my alma mater almost weekly. It includes timely updates from the Tulane University president, fundraising solicitations from the development office, and frequent invitations to attend various university alumni events, both in Atlanta and New Orleans. Read more about How Are You Treating Your Employee Alumni?[…]
The following article was shared with me by Vistage speaker Dr. Balaji Krishnamurphy. It is a masterpiece on organizational culture. In a world of a “Great Resignation” and a pending economic recession, managing a strong company culture is quite necessary. Inherent in that strategy is to be very intentional about what type of culture you Read more about Is Your Company a Pool or a Stream?[…]
My SBM Mastermind group just finished reading this book, and I had forgotten how well it helps small business owners start thinking about an exit. I wrote this book review in February 2009.) Remember how much time and thought went into starting your business? For most small business owners, it takes at least six months Read more about Book Review: Dance in the End Zone[…]
Do you remember the game show “The Price is Right”? Contestants were asked to guess the prices of various retail products. The closer their guesses were to the actual sales prices, the better their chances of winning prizes. It was a fun game to play and watch. I like to simulate this game in the SBM Read more about How Much is Your Hot Sauce?[…]
Pricing is often one of the most overlooked — yet most powerful — levers in a small business. In Fearless Pricing, author and pricing expert Casey Brown delivers a clear, actionable guide for business owners who want to stop leaving money on the table and start pricing with confidence. Why This Book Matters to Small Read more about Book Review: Fearless Pricing[…]
In Never Lead Alone, bestselling author and leadership futurist Keith Ferrazzi challenges the myth of the solo visionary leader and makes the compelling case for “co-elevation”—a style of leadership rooted in collaboration, trust, and shared accountability. Key Takeaways: Leadership is a Team Sport Ferrazzi argues that the most successful leaders today don’t climb the ladder Read more about Book Review: Never Lead Alone[…]
Best-selling author Will Guidara shared the following story recently in his newsletter “Pre-Meal”. “Pixie Dusting” A friend spent spring break at Disneyland with his kids. The most fun thing that happened while they were there, the event his kids couldn’t stop talking about? Not their visit to Pixie Hollow, or the new Tiana ride which Read more about Pixie Dusting[…]