Category: Administration

October 11, 2023

Building a positive company culture is one of business owners’ greatest leadership challenges. There is simply no universal formula or shortcut to building a thriving company culture. It is hard and deliberate work, though just about every business with a […]

October 6, 2023

Ican’t tell you how often I’m asked, “How do you do it all?” The minute someone finds out that my husband and I are raising five (count them, five) children and that I simultaneously operate my own full-time business from […]

October 2, 2023

Despite years of experience juggling progressively demanding roles, I wasn’t prepared for how challenging this fall would be as a marketing executive with a kid starting school for the first time. And I’m one of the lucky ones: I work […]

September 29, 2023

You certainly don’t have to look far in today’s world to find countless examples of poor leadership. You could begin with politics, but that would require its own separate column. And it’s not just poor leadership in this cottage industry, […]

September 27, 2023

If you find yourself looking to hire remote workers for the first time, you’re not alone. There are lots of businesses that are venturing out into remote working recruitment for the first time, rather than simply forcing their office staff […]

September 25, 2023

As I sit in my home office atop a mountain in Upstate New York, I realize there were no mistakes in growing my business — just a lot of missteps that turned out to be part of the path up […]

September 22, 2023

The great companies of past and present have one thing in common: strong company values. Not only are they defined, written up, and on display, they are lived. Company value setting is no small exercise. The values you select will […]

September 13, 2023

Companies, in an effort to be more efficient, are thinking twice about how many middle managers they need. And that makes it more important than ever to move from managing people to leading and coaching so they can do their […]

August 29, 2023

Recent data suggests a slight improvement in employment rates for disabled Americans. However, despite these positive strides, there remains a vast disparity in the workforce. Amy and Ben Wright, founders of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, stand at the forefront of […]

August 28, 2023

Your company mission is the North Star of your business, guiding each and every decision you make. Writing one, therefore, isn’t just about creating a clever slogan or summarizing your goals; it’s about getting to the heart of your business […]

August 23, 2023

As the world wades through the evolving tides of the post-pandemic era, one thing has become crystal clear: the future of work is flexible, as I tell my clients, who I have helped figure out their hybrid work models. In […]

August 22, 2023

Accountability is a remarkably dynamic word and so much more than a simple promise to perform. While the concept is rooted in responsibilities, the term also implies continuous action and a healthy system of checks and balances. At its core, […]

August 16, 2023

In today’s workplace, employees have a range of rights protected under various federal laws. Understanding these rights can help prevent discrimination, ensure fair treatment, and create a safe work environment for all. In this article, we’ll explore a few major […]

August 15, 2023

Job searching can be like dating, and like dating, certain “red flags” might stand out, causing a prospect to turn into a hard pass. While these red flags (certain behaviors or practices that can signal a warning sign of an […]

August 14, 2023

Hybrid work has become a compromising solution that caters to employees’ needs and management demands. Many employees may feel they’re getting the best of both worlds when offered hybrid work arrangements. As a result, organizations are increasingly embracing hybrid work […]

August 9, 2023

When you think of the word intrapreneurship, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s staging a hackathon, a rapid and bounded way to crowdsource new ideas. Or it could be the 15 to 20% of time allocated in the strategic plan […]

August 7, 2023

It is no secret that brands and companies are always on the hunt to elevate their presence in a competitive realm. Even the most recognizable brands are finding new ways to adapt to the sway of their consumers’ expectations to […]

August 4, 2023

Trust is the cornerstone of success, whether it’s a personal or professional relationship. After all, for collaboration, innovation, and productivity to be successful, trust at work is essential. And, the more trust employees have in their leaders and each other, […]

August 2, 2023

I was recently introduced to Tim DeBone, a finance and accounting expert with The Bagchi Group in Morrisville, NC. We were comparing notes on how best to staff a company’s finance department as it scales. Here were our takeaways from […]

July 31, 2023

Recognizing when to transition from a solopreneur to a team leader by hiring employees is crucial for sustainable growth. Most of my time with Strategic Advisor Board (SAB) is spent consulting new business owners reaching this pivotal point in scaling. […]