A national poll conducted by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shed light on the most common external factors stunting small business growth. Although the majority of small business owners stated their desire to grow, few show an inclination to do so. Are small business owners buying the common myths associated with business growth?
Month: March 2014
Why Your Small Business Needs a Growth Advisor
There is growing evidence of the vast benefits that a growth advisor or mentor provides for small enterprises. Research shows that small business owners who utilize growth advisors are more likely to experience a 20% growth. Is that enough substantiation for you to engage a growth advisor?
Rocks, Pebbles, & Sand: How to Win at Business Growth
Do you feel there isn’t enough time in the day “to do” all there is “to do”? Amid conflicting priorities, what do you tackle first? To succeed at growing your business, you need to win at prioritization and focus.
The Tough Decisions You Need to Make to Achieve Double Digit Growth
You’ve decided to get serious — really serious — about growing your business. Now what? Do you keep doing what you’re doing? Do you work harder? That’s what you are doing and it’s not working. You need a different approach to achieve a rate of growth that is sustainable.
Why You Need to Stop Focusing on Overwhelm & Start Focusing on Business Growth
“I want to launch a business, spend my days in overwhelm, and struggle until burnout destroys my health and my family, ” said no small business entrepreneur to anyone ever! Yet, by the looks of it, one would think that was the intention.
Accelerate Your Business Growth Using This Cheat Sheet
Business passes through various points that lead to accelerated growth. Like a plane preparing for takeoff as it accelerates down the runway, there are points where a business breaks out and achieves consistent revenue growth. These are called inflection points. Build your business right at these points and achieve growth that withstands the test of time.
Two Questions Every Business Owner Needs to Answer About Business Growth
Becoming more skilled at working “in” your business, doesn’t always translate to business growth. In fact, with all you’re doing to run your small businesses, it’s easy to lose sight of the two most important influencers of small business growth — your goal for growth and your growth strategy.
Three BIG Returns From Promoting Women to Leadership (Guest Author, Margaret Jacoby of MJ Management Solutions, Inc.)
Did you know only 14 percent of executive officer positions at the Fortune 500 companies are held by women? It has remained at that level for the past six years. The board of directors seats don’t fare much better at only 16 percent.