25/06/2020 No Comments
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, small businesses across the globe were forced to either adapt quickly or shut their doors, in some cases for good. It is easy to blame governments, weak areas in the economy, and the virus itself for the problems that have emerged over the last few months. For some businesses and […]... Read More
18/06/2020 No Comments
When the COVID pandemic hit, business owners had to suddenly shift from focusing on big picture strategies to short term tactics. And the most important tactic is quite simple: to survive. So how do you ensure that your business survives? In short, you change your focus. The ability to adapt and carve out space for […]... Read More
09/04/2020 No Comments
We are in a “losses avoided” climate and that means breakeven and cash neutral are gold medals. While I believe we should plan the for the worst-case scenario projections. I’ve found the most valuable projection is based on a slightly pessimistic version of what you think is probably realistic. Then have some triggers and milestones […]... Read More
26/03/2020 No Comments
Right now, there is a lot of concern, panic, and stress on everybody’s business who’s an entrepreneur or business owner. If you want your business to survive and thrive through this downturn then you are going to have to step up and take some BOLD action. Of course, you will have some immediate work to […]... Read More
19/03/2020 No Comments
Panic is contagious; but so is leadership. Now is the time for us to step up as true leaders of our businesses. So here’s what I have learned is a practical approach to leading in a crisis or downturn. Most of it I’ve learned in leading in businesses through three major economic recessions and other […]... Read More
12/03/2020 No Comments
If there is something good to come out of the business disruptions caused by the Coronavirus it is this. It is giving us the opportunity for thinking and reflection. It gives you time to improve your business instead of just operating it. It’s a chance to work ON your business instead of just IN it. […]... Read More
