by Patty Lawrence | Business Management
We don’t just need to plan our money and strategic growth moves. We also need to plan for what keeps the business really running: our people. Companies are people driven. You need great people inside and outside of your company: employees, contractors, clients,...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management
Does your accounting staff give you reports two to three months late every time, making it hard for you to actually make decisions based on the numbers? One of two things is probably happening: they don’t have the right level of expertise to give you the reports you...
by Patty Lawrence | Business Management, Strategy
Business planning consists of the planning activities that guide the success and direction of your organization. Strategic planning is a specific type of business planning that can help you better dial into what you need to do in the next year, understand how...
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...
