One British Philosopher’s Life Advice Could Be the Secret to Transforming Your Company
Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine In today’s fast-paced business world, and particularly within its leadership circles, the quest for growth, profitability and success often eclipses the importance of the present moment. Trouble is, a relentless focus on future outcomes has the capacity to actually hinder personal and professional growth and diminish the opportunity to […]
6 Principles From the Navy SEAL Code That Will Make Your Team Stronger
Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Business leaders are constantly searching for ways to build highly effective teams that can deliver results in a rapidly changing business landscape. I’ve searched high and low, drawing inspiration from philosophy, history and literature. However, I’ve found the deep tradition of leadership established in the U.S. military, and specifically […]
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How Buying is Better Than Leasing
Benefits to small business owners on owning commercial real estate Commercial real estate ownership offers several advantages over leasing for business owners. In this article, let’s explore why owning commercial real estate can be a smart investment for businesses. Equity and Appreciation When you own commercial real estate, you have the opportunity to build equity […]
5 Leadership Lessons From a Vietnam War Hero
Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Lieutenant General Harold Gregory “Hal” Moore Jr. was a United States Army officer who was famed for his remarkable leadership during the Battle of Ia Drang, the first major engagement between U.S. forces and the People’s Army of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, […]
Overcoming this Common Way of Thinking is How You Can Make Better Decisions
Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Being blind to the possibility of outlier events can mean sabotaging your decision-making and future. Here’s how to short-circuit that tendency. The 2020s have been a tumultuous time, particularly for “geriatric millennials” like me, who grew up in a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity. The shocks of the […]
Cost-cutting Strategies for Small Business Owners
In an uncertain economy, businesses must adapt to survive. One of the most important strategies for streamlining operations is to cut costs. However, reducing expenses is not always easy. If not done without proper consideration, cost-cutting can have long-term effects on the company’s operations and quality of services. Below are seven tips that can help […]
This Powerful Theory Will Help You Understand Your Employees and Influence Consumer Behavior
Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Here’s how to harness people’s natural desire for emulation to create a collaborate culture of innovation and healthy competition. Adept and nimble leadership is essential in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business world. Those in such positions are responsible for setting the tone, driving innovation and inspiring others to achieve. […]
Two Strategies for Leading Through Chaotic Situations from Two of America’s Most Legendary Military Leaders
Guest Article Featured on Entrepreneur Magazine Leadership is about making decisions and guiding teams to achieve common goals, but what happens when the path forward is not clear? How do leaders provide direction in situations where ambiguity reigns? These are questions that must be considered, as uncertainty is a common and often unavoidable part of […]
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 […]