“Trust is like a forest, it takes years to grow but can be destroyed in a moment”. Have you ever thought, I mean really thought, what does trust mean to you and your business? It is obvious that trust is the cornerstone that holds most relationships together. But what about in business, have you ever… Read more »
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Just be a Little Better
“If you only do one thing different this week … try to be a little better than you were last week” Our approach to business improvement is focused on making small, sustainable improvements that are crucial to the success of the business. We are not distracted by grandiose statements of “be all you can be”…. Read more »
The Importance of Great Corporate Culture
As a business owner, have you ever considered your corporate culture? Have you ever taken the time to wonder what is the importance of great culture and how it monumentally affects the future success of your business? Corporate culture tends to develop organically. It’s not something you put in your business plan to present to a lender… Read more »
Avoid These Three Business Communication Pitfalls
The Importance of Great Communication in Business When it comes to your business interactions, great communication can pave the way to success. Whether you’re communicating your needs to a vendor, discussing roles and responsibilities with your employees, or sharing your vision with your customers, you rely on great communication to help you achieve your goals. But in today’s… Read more »
Leadership – what can business learn from the military?
“Command with civility and imbue them with martial ardour and victory is certain.” – Sun Tzu The importance of leadership in successful businesses cannot be understated. As a leader, it is all too simple to become, shall we say, enamoured of your own position. However, by definition, “to lead” is a verb, an action word. Excellent team… Read more »
How to Maintain Great Business Communication When It Comes to Bad News
As a business owner, you’ve likely been the bearer of bad news at your office. Whether you have to dismiss an employee, report a drop in earnings, or cancel a project, no one walks away feeling good about it. However, it’s important not to make a bad situation worse through miscommunication. Here are a few… Read more »