Online coaching can help many small business owners who do not want geographical boundaries or budget concerns to keep them from getting the consulting they want and need. You should not be forced to choose a consultant simply because he lives near you. But it may well be that you cannot afford to have a consultant fly across the country to see you. Also, it may be possible that your needs could not be addressed in a single week-long visit. (more…)
Work smarter, not harder–this has become a mantra for many managers, business owners, and CEOs in the modern era. The 80-hour work weeks of the 1980s are (thankfully) an ideal of the past, even for ambitious entrepreneurs. Today’s business owner or manager realizes that it is neither healthy for him nor beneficial to his work for him to devote every conscious moment to business.
Perspective is a critical factor in developing business management strategies. It can be difficult when you realize that as the founder of a business, your vision is not always enough to turn your dream into a viable reality. Sometimes it’s too hard to let go of an idea that you had, even when it is obviously not working. Other times, you keep using antiquated technology or methodology because it worked well enough when you started, and you don’t realize how much better you could do with more current tools. And still other times, communication is one of the major problems–your employees can’t see the vision in your mind from the same perspective you can. Their performance reflects that disconnect, causing your business to suffer. (more…)