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Keep Business Operations and Logistics Simple, Streamlined and Agile
Most of the entrepreneurs we interview in our consulting business have a very unrealistic conception of what excites and disappoints investors. The dream of many inexperienced inventors seeking to fund their opportunity is to build a substantial infrastructure. Their business plan identifies the need for factory space, equipment, staff, and many other fixed costs.Investors want to see a plan that maximizes return on investment. High fixed costs are th

icture. The staff I talk to have a great sense of their own duties. They want desperately to contribute in a positive way to the organization’s goals. Employees respect leaders who giv

Transitioning to a Different Job
The process of changing employers may be very difficult if one is not prepared. Though the process tends to happen less frequently as individuals progress down a given career path, it is important to have a set of standards for entering a new work environment.First and perhaps most importantly, is to be very out going. Smiles and manners go a long way in a first encounter with a new co-worker. Meeting new people is only a challenge when you appear unc

In the old days, respect came with the title. Managers were respected because they were managers. Heck, we even addressed them as "Mr. So and So." Today we are wise to that scam. Or at least we think we are. The reality is that today’s employees have clear expectations of what they want from their leadership. And, if they get what they need, they’ll respect you. If they don’t get what they expect, they can make your life as a leader difficult. Here are a few of the most common expectations I hear from employees who don’t show much respect for their managers:

"Don’t treat us like mushrooms. Give me the big picture." As I conduct focus groups and employee interviews, I am amazed that employees just don’t have the big picture. The staff I talk to have a great sense of their own duties. They want desperately to contribute in a positive way to the organization’s goals. Employees respect leaders who give

Take Care of Others with a Senior Care Franchise
The advancements in medicine are extending life more than at any time in history, putting many people in need of adult care for themselves. With many soon ending their working careers the amount of older citizens will be going way up. Entrepreneurs of senior care franchises are the lucky few that will be able to reap the benefits of the huge upswing in population and be a part of the top franchise opportunities market since fast food. Senior and adult care t

least we think we are. The reality is that today’s employees have clear expectations of what they want from their leadership. And, if they get what they need, they’ll respect you. If they don’t get what they expect, they can make your life as a leader difficult. Here are a few of the most common expectations I hear from employees who don’t show much respect for their managers:

A New Vision of Leadership
The 21st century leader is one who empowers others to be leaders. Managers and supervisors must now embrace the techniques, challenges and benefits of Facilitative Leadership.Consider the following quote:The old world was composed of bosses who told you what to do and think, told you to keep your head down and mouth shut, and made all the decisions, .....In the new world, no manager can know everything or make every decision. Now, to be succe

hey don’t get what they expect, they can make your life as a leader difficult. Here are a few of the most common expectations I hear from employees who don’t show much respect for their managers:

Top Ten Ways to Increase Your Profitability
1) Go back to basics. Take a couple of steps back and address the fundamental facts or principles of your business. Going back to basics can mean cleaning the slate and focusing on basic elements that create success.2) Come from a place of Integrity. As the saying goes " Honesty is the best policy." Base all your decisions and actions on integrity. What do you know to be true?3) Look for Profit holes. These are expenses or areas

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Career Burnout - How to Know When You Have Had Enough and How to Search for Your Next Career
Career burnout may be an overused term these days and while some tend to use the term burnout very loosely, experiencing career burnout can wreak serious emotional, physical, and psychological havoc on a person. Identify the signs of career burnout and create an action plan to get back on the right career path."It's not necessarily about what career you pick. It's about how you do what you do. - Cory DoctorowSigns that You May be Expe

icture. The staff I talk to have a great sense of their own duties. They want desperately to contribute in a positive way to the organization’s goals. Employees respect leaders who give them more information than they need, rather than less. Giving employees only the information you think they need deprives them of the opportunity to contribute to the big picture.

"Show an interest in my development." Recent studies have shown that on-the-job learning keep people interested in their jobs. In addition, using growth or individual development plans help employees stay focused and committed. Managers can develop trust and respect by showing an interest in the individual interests and development needs of each employee. Sitting down with each employee on a regular basis to talk about their career can only develop better relationships.

"Have the guts to hold everyone accountable." One of th

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I have heard franchise attorneys say that prospective franchisees need the disclosure documents early on so they can make a business plan to see if the franchised outlet is feasible and I debated with them over this point of contention.

Recently, one of the best stained glass supply and teaching centers in Salt Lake City, closed their doors. They were very aggressive and well run. They had been in business for over fifteen years. Why did they fail?

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