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Dear CFO, Our company president wants to grow our small business. We’re both cash-strapped and “people-strapped” at the moment. Can you recommend some small business growth strategies I can implement at the department level (the areas under my control)? I’m responsible for our business operations, including accounting, IT, and HR. Struggling with Small Business Growth…

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One of the hardest jobs an entrepreneur faces is how to prepare your company for business growth. Entrepreneurs typically start their business and grow it with a hands-on approach. While this approach works well in the start-up phase, it typically backfires as your company starts to grow. No matter why you want to grow your…

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Dear CFO, Our company is constantly trying to encourage employees to think creatively so we can stay ahead of the competition.  A recent discussion with my boss led to a conversation about employee contribution, specifically on how to stimulate new ideas and innovative thinking from our team. The problem is, everyone is busy keeping up…

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We’ve all hit a creative slump before. Whether you call it writers’ block, a brain freeze, or a roadblock, when it happens, you’re stuck fast. But in the business world, idea generation is vital to continue growing and innovating within your company. Problem-solving is also the only way to cope when day-to-day challenges crop up.…

The Best Advice for Entrepreneurs

December 4, 2018 | Grow Your Business | No Comments

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Entrepreneurs, we’ve all heard it, haven’t we? When you talk about a stressful situation at work and someone says, “Gee I really wish I could run my own business,” or “I wish I was my own boss.” Entrepreneurs know it’s not always fun and games. In fact, little does your pal know the 24/7 work…