5 Ideas to Help Scale at 25.9% Growth

5 Ideas to Help Scale at 25.9% Growth

You are a key shareholder in a private company with  sales in the $2m to $30m range. What % do you need to grow Sales to build a business that is 10 times bigger in 10 years – 25.9%. That’s the math. That’s 10x thinking. Or if you are in a hurry to do it in 5...
Problem Solving for CEOs

Problem Solving for CEOs

As you drive your business forward, scaling towards success, one thing is clear. You will always encounter problems. You can walk around opportunities but problems need to met head on. Here are 10 simple rules for effective problem-solving in business: Ten Simple...
Cash is King!

Cash is King!

Times are tough. How do you manage a business differently in a down time or period of lower growth? You stay calm. This market gives you a mandate to conduct a root and branch review of your business. Nothing is taboo. Think like a start-up. Strategy & Sales:...
People in Business

People in Business

We all need help managing people. Categorizing how they operate might help. Here is a simple categorization to make you think about people in your business. There is a theory that organizations have 4 types of people. The first three are: players (winners and natural...
Changing Cultures

Changing Cultures

There was a brilliant article in the Boston Globe last weekend that I’d like to summarize for you because it’s that important. Changing cultures is often necessary in business. Examples include the acquisition of a small bolt on acquisition where the...