Notes From the Messy Middle

Strategic thinking for Stage II owners. The growth phase no one warns you about.

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People & Partnerships

5 Reasons Your Small Business Should Have an Employment Application

Employee hiring is vital in building a desired culture within small businesses and organizations. Having a team that truly understands

Mindset & Resilience

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful…” so the song goes. Ugh! Anyone in the deep freeze of the season can

People & Partnerships

You found the perfect employee. She’s always on time, gets her work done quickly and efficiently, and regularly comes up

Ownership & Entrepreneurship

With the end of a year often comes an evaluation of successes and failures, as well as goal setting and

Mindset & Resilience

It was the end of a long day dealing with tax forms and numbers, and, frankly, I was looking for a little

People & Partnerships

Human resources is one of the most important aspects of small business. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most overlooked. Most

Strategy & Planning

School is never out for the pro. This year was no different with small business owners demonstrating their commitment to

Strategy & Planning

Ralph Waldo Emerson says it beautifully, “Your actions speak so loudly, that I cannot hear what you’re saying.” This year was

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