Whether you're starting a business or your business has been around for a while, understanding where your business is going is critical to your success. When I've asked many entrepreneurs how they know it's the right time to expand their business or whether they can afford to hire a new employee, their answer always worries me. It's usually a shoulder shrug followed by, "I just go with my gut." You're clients have too much riding on their businesses to just go with their gut! Of course, most small... [continue reading]

During my career I’ve turned around a bunch of companies, some of which were only a few weeks away from shutting down. As I look back at those companies, and at other companies that I straightened out and put back on track, I see that they all made some of the same mistakes. Being in a turnaround situation is very stressful, involving pressure from all sides: banks, vendors, customers, employees, and owners. So keep these common mistakes in mind with your business and avoid getting yourself into that dre... [continue reading]


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