Anyone who’s paying attention to what’s going on in their company, either at a department level or companywide, knows that there are a few key people who make things work. You’ve probably noticed this on your own team; people have different work styles and some are more important to the team than others. But the truth is [...]
Your business idea and even your business model are only part of what it takes to get a company off the ground. Many a great idea has failed to take off, or the business built around that idea failed, because an entrepreneur didn’t develop the best practices that build efficiency and help a company to [...]
Once you have designed a profitable business strategy, it’s time to find the right people to execute that strategy. The right people will follow the plan and grow your business. The wrong people will only do enough to look like they are working and take home paychecks they haven’t actually earned. You will know the [...]
My business book describes many “Best Practices.” A Best Practice is an ideal procedure for your business. It might be a certain hiring strategy, a certain production plan, or a certain marketing technique. You must employ a Best Practice in each of these areas to be successful. Get the right people on your team, find [...]