by Patty Lawrence | Business Management
Every business experiences what’s known as the lifecycle, and each phase of the lifecycle has unique challenges and opportunities. When you understand these unique phases, you can avoid the pitfalls and take advantage of the opportunities to grow a business that’s...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management
It’s lonely at the top. You’ve seen it in the movies: there’s a person mountain climbing in high terrain desperate for fame, fortune, or whatever else is important to them. The terrain is dangerous, but they’re strong and brave. Suddenly, an avalanche or...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management
When a company doesn’t innovate, it dies. Remember those 90s/early 2000s favorites – Blockbuster and Toys R Us? Blockbuster offered an easy way for consumers to access the movies and games they wanted the most. But as technology advanced and brought streaming...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management
You’ve heard the saying “innovate or die,” right? There’s a bit of a kerfuffle about who coined the phrase, but there’s no doubt that it’s 100% valid in today’s business world. Stay ahead of the pace of change, or you’re toast. That’s why innovation is Number 4 on...
by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Business Management, Uncategorized
Does your bookkeeper give you a huge report dumped from your accounting software for your monthly recap? (It’s like a data vomit.) When you ask a question about this month’s financial performance, do you receive a shrug of shoulders, an “I don’t know,” or a blank...
by Patty Lawrence | Budget & Forecasting, Business Management, Uncategorized
Does your bookkeeper give you a huge report dumped from your accounting software for your monthly recap? (It’s like a data vomit.) When you ask a question about this month’s financial performance, do you receive a shrug of shoulders, an “I don’t know,” or a blank...