Guest Blog: Six Steps to Kick-Start Your Business in 2023
By Aikta Marcoulier, SBA’s regional administrator and Frances Padilla, SBA’s Colorado District Director Making predictions is never easy, especially for small business owners and their managers. Unlike their larger counterparts, small firms do not always have the resources necessary to monitor and adapt to new consumer trends and/or changes in the economy. Even entrepreneurs who’ve […]
Is it time to end the era of excessive politeness?
Why Candid Conversations Create High-Performance Cultures. Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Have you encountered an organizational culture in which people shied away from direct and honest discussions about performance? Regardless of your industry, geography or level of experience, it’s likely that you have. Excessive politeness, also known as the “tyranny of niceness,” can hinder […]