Tag: administration

November 15, 2023

Navigating the financial landscape can be a challenge, especially if you’re setting up your first startup or running a small business. Among the many tasks that demand your attention, understanding and managing the accounting cycle stands out as critical and […]

November 15, 2023

When your employees experience success, your company experiences success. This makes it imperative for you to help your workers so they can succeed. However, you can’t relegate your support to their professional lives but their personal ones as well. That […]

November 2, 2023

As a small business leader, you know just how influential your presence is on your business. Your team relies on you to guide culture, set the tone, and steer the company to success. One of the best ways to chase […]

October 27, 2023

It’s no secret that the success of any organization heavily relies on its sales prowess. As the lifeblood of a company, sales drive revenue, boost growth and implement sustainability, and any progressive leader knows that investing in an in-house sales […]

October 27, 2023

I admit it. For years, I hated the idea of selling. In fact, I turned down sales jobs. However, when I started my own business, it became a priority. Most small business owners love what they do. They enjoy developing […]

October 25, 2023

Navigating the complexities of the finance industry can be challenging for small business owners. One key player who can make this journey smoother is a loan processor. In fact, some might say loan processor jobs are vital to the success […]

October 18, 2023

We hoped we had weathered the storm, that the Great Resignation and the Great Reshuffle had passed us by, but the employment landscape is still suffering severe aftershocks. In the tech industry alone, 2023 has brought more layoffs than last […]

October 16, 2023

As many as half of U.S. workers are “quiet quitters,” or employees who do the bare minimum and are otherwise disengaged from their work, according to a 2022 Gallup survey. Businesses are scrambling to find ways to engage these employees, […]

September 15, 2023

According to data from Teten Advisors, the median investor in private companies reviews over 80 opportunities in order to make a single investment. As someone who has been working in private equity and investing for over three decades, I can […]

September 14, 2023

Small businesses often grapple with ways to stand out, keep customers engaged, and drive revenue growth. Enter customer loyalty programs, an instrumental tool designed to bolster client retention and brand affinity. These initiatives yield numerous benefits: they catalyze repeat business, […]

September 14, 2023

Digital transformation is a term that has moved beyond just being a buzzword. It’s a real, palpable shift that several industries are currently undergoing, fundamentally altering how they operate and deliver value to their customers. Let’s delve into four sectors […]

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 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 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 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. […]

July 25, 2023

When Kevin Strain was appointed chief executive officer of the Toronto-based insurer Sun Life in 2021, he built his strategy around a core principle of the centuries-old insurance industry: thinking long-term and building sustainable businesses. That was at the height […]

July 6, 2023

As remote work continues to redefine the modern workplace, establishing a structured onboarding program becomes paramount. However, effectively onboarding remote employees presents unique challenges that require careful consideration and planning. A well-defined onboarding process ensures that new hires understand their […]

July 5, 2023

Earlier this year at a Web3 conference in Austin, I was speaking to a colleague. Things seemed to be going well until he asked me my age, and I told him. “26?” he responded. “Isn’t that a little young to […]

June 23, 2023

One of the worst things you can do for your HVAC system is to ignore it. You might be under the false impression that it can maintain itself, but when it suddenly breaks down on a hot summer’s day, you’ll […]