Former American business Executive Chair of IBM, Gini Rometty, once said, "Growth and comfort do not coexist." She has a point.
When I made the decision to purchase my building to further expand my company’s Contribution in the World, I wasn't at all comfortable. Not. At. All. While my heart was telling me to move ahead, my head questioned everything.
How could I undertake renovating 51% of a building in two months and still run my mentoring business?
How was I going to furnish
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Creating Resilience is Intentional
When news of the pandemic spread, companies began considering how it would affect services, supply chain, employee engagement, and business continuity. Many business owners quickly discovered what was missing from their business model, like multiple revenue streams, delivery systems, and relationships with their funding institutions.
Initially, you might have also noticed gaps in your reserve accounts, wondered how you were going to pay your mortgage, and payroll. While trying to stay upbeat
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Resilience: A Simply Inquiry is a Good Place to Start
American Author, Kenneth Blanchard wrote, “When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results." His words are profound.
With the lingering pandemic, small businesses haven’t had it easy. They have had to navigate misinformation, work with broken systems, and keep employees informed and engaged. They seek out resources, tap into their resourcefulness, and figure out solutions to daily
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Are You Taking a Bits-and-Pieces Approach?
Bits and Pieces.
When I first started my business over two decades ago, I took the bits-and-pieces approach. In the morning, I would wake up and wonder what else I could do to market my services.
If I saw a networking opportunity, I would attend that networking event. If someone said, “join this-or-that group,” I would join. If I thought of an idea, I would implement it.
Despite the hard work, the pieces weren’t fitting together. There were gaps. Opportunities fell through the
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Use The Virtual World to Connect With Buyers
As the pandemic persists, many companies find that selling as well as training and conferences have moved either partially or entirely to the virtual world. When approached strategically, there are many advantages to participating in the virtual world especially if your company sells to the corporate buyers.
In a recent webinar, one of the panelists said that the advantage to virtual conferences is that it takes travel out of the equation. While it may seem like an obvious statement, it’s the
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