Category: Strategic planning

January 26, 2024

With wages stagnating and layoffs seemingly part of everyday life for the past three years, many professionals have sought to start a solopreneur business. A solopreneur business is a business (often digital) that the owner can run without a team. […]

January 25, 2024

Small business owners must use available technologies to drive growth in this digital world. As a business owner, I’ve seen how adding these technological elements has impacted business operations and brought remarkable success. Now that cutting-edge technology is more accessible […]

January 23, 2024

A year-end business review isn’t just a formality; it’s a vital tool for evaluating your business’s performance over the past twelve months and setting the stage for the year ahead. This process goes beyond merely looking at profit margins or […]

January 19, 2024

Being a business owner is considered an “American Dream” by many, yet when it comes to succession planning, a recent survey reveals that not everyone feels the same way about passing the torch onto their children. Many owners don’t want […]

January 18, 2024

One of the greatest benefits of entrepreneurship is the freedom to chart your own path — be your own boss and institute a business culture that reflects your unique leadership sensitivities. That said, such liberty can be a double-edged sword: […]

January 16, 2024

Market research stands as a lighthouse guiding companies through the foggy waters of consumer behavior and competitive landscapes. It provides invaluable insights that shape the foundation of business strategies and market approaches. With the dynamic nature of markets today, staying […]

January 10, 2024

Over the years that I have advised and coached business owners, and there are two companies that highlight the importance of succession planning. The contrasts were stark and breathtaking: one had a plan and the other talked of having a […]

January 9, 2024

Generation Z, born between 1996 and 2015, holds a whopping $150 billion in global buying power, constituting 32% of the world’s population. This explains why digital marketers are rushing to adapt their strategies for this unique generation. To effectively reach […]

January 8, 2024

Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. My co-founder Brendan and I are lucky to be in that 25%. This year, our company, Wistia, turned 17. After nearly two decades in the game, we’ve learned […]

January 4, 2024

After years of nurturing your business from an idea to a thriving entity, you may reach a crossroads that will shape both your company’s future and your personal legacy — the decision to sell your business. Navigating this moment is […]

January 2, 2024

I am a book coach who has helped over 100 aspiring authors start, write and publish their stories in the past three years. So, I know that the biggest issue with new authors is knowing how to begin. I will […]

December 28, 2023

It’s easy to mix up the duties of a coach and mentor, but understanding the differences between mentoring vs. coaching is essential. Whether you’re seeking guidance for your business or career, knowing which one you need can help you tackle […]

December 27, 2023

When it comes to being a small business owner, there’s a fairly equitable split between the pros and the cons. Many are drawn by the perceived freedom it brings, while others are deterred by the long hours synonymous with working […]

December 26, 2023

Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is the show where contestants get into an elevator and have just 60 seconds to pitch their business to our board of investors. In this ongoing article series, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs who walked out with a […]

December 26, 2023

That’s a powerful question. It has profoundly impacted me over my 18+ years as an entrepreneur. It has precipitated profound transformation in many entrepreneurs’ lives. Recently, at a conference, I delivered my workshop on taking your life back from your […]

December 21, 2023

What’s one of the most common pain points an entrepreneur faces in their life? Most entrepreneurs find themselves alone and need someone truly helpful in their ventures. Whether it’s the environment that they’re in or the people that they work […]

December 15, 2023

In the vast and vibrant mosaic that is the U.S. real estate market, there lies a plethora of narratives rich with opportunity. This expansive canvas beckons entrepreneurs and business leaders to cast their sights far beyond the confines of their […]

December 14, 2023

When creating an exit strategy, you want to look at more than the overarching concept of selling your business. You also have to consider the nuance surrounding the size and type of business you’re operating and the industry you’re in. […]

December 13, 2023

BCG reveals 79% of enterprises are ramping up innovation, with over 40% increasing their budget this year. It’s clear: Businesses are investing heavily in tools and talent to transform ideas into reality. But while innovation teams are key to patent […]

December 11, 2023

Foodics, a Saudi Arabia-based cloud-based restaurant management technology and payments platform, has launched a new product suite of financial management tools for F&B businesses. The announcement was made during the second edition of Foodics’ annual event, Boundless 2023, where it […]