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The horror stories of business partnerships gone awry, often sound like bad divorces. Most of these stories serve as cautionary tales as to why we should never take on a business partner.  Of course, it’s possible to start and grow a business without partners, but there’s also nothing wrong with a good partnership. So should…

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Delegating effectively can lift the performance of both you and your company. Strong delegation skills are a vital tool, offering benefits for both the person who delegates and the team member delegated to. However, not all delegation is effective. Here are the common traps and how to avoid them. Dear CFO, I keep trying to…

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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.…

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As the CEO, your job is to lead with vision and build a business that is both scalable and sustainable. If you did your job well, you hired the right people, set the priorities, and gave your team the resources they need to manage the day-to-day operations. So, why is it so tough to unplug…

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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…

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In the business world, we’re all about systems. Software and programs help us manage all aspects of our office life. But, of course, as time marches on, systems become outdated. If you’re considering an upgrade or update, there’s an art and a science to selecting a new system. No matter which business system you are…

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Your company made an acquisition. Now what? Now comes the easy part – NOT!!  Successful post-acquisition integration is more of an art than a science, but a solid implementation plan is critical. Large companies typically have experienced integration teams that are trained to handle post-acquisition planning and still a significant number of acquisitions fail to…

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To acquire or not acquire, that is the question. Before you set your acquisition strategy, you need to explore the reasons and benefits. Companies seek acquisitions for many reasons, some of the most common reasons for acquisition are: Geographic expansion in the same line of business Consolidation of competition in the industry Acquire R&D or…

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