Leadership and burnout often go hand-in-hand. The challenges of being in a leadership position are immense, and it can be difficult to find the “off” switch. When leaders go home, they are still problem-solving, taking calls, and writing emails. An endless stream of stress can lead to feeling overwhelmed, tired, depressed, discouraged, exasperated, frustrated, and...Read More
Endurance is a topic that has captured my attention for years. As a seven-time Ironman competitor now preparing for my eighth, I’ve spent countless hours training, which gave me ample time to ponder the concept of endurance and how it applies to various aspects of life. With every mile pedaled on the bike, every lap...Read More
The indicators that a recession has descended upon the United States have started to stack up. These economic signals forecast tougher times ahead. Whether that materializes officially into a recession or not, entrepreneurs from coast to coast are asking themselves the same question: what steps can I take to protect my business from the impact...Read More
The very idea of a recession looming on the horizon can cause dread and anxiety to creep into the hearts and minds of even the most resilient and fearless entrepreneurs. But handled properly, a recession can become an opportunity. Financial experts advise that you should never let a recession go to waste. With some careful...Read More
When it comes to the complex financial picture of a business, debt is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Carrying some debt is normal, but during a recession, highly leveraged companies are particularly vulnerable. As the economy contracts, demand falls, and so does revenue. Shrinking sales means less available cash on hand for funding operations....Read More
Laying off Employees To Save Money May Cost More Long Term When the economy is experiencing a slowdown, business owners have a wide range of challenges to address. But there is no stickier situation than what to do about staffing. Dealing with the human element is about more than just cold hard numbers, and it...Read More
Staying on top of receivables is a never-ending challenge for businesses, even in the best of times. But during periods of economic slowdown, maintaining a healthy cash flow becomes exponentially more difficult. Cash flow is a company’s life blood, – its most precious resource – and it can be disastrous when it begins to dry...Read More
As signs that the economy has entered a recessionary period are starting to add up, business owners are bracing themselves for the possibility of shrinking revenues. Those who have cash reserves might need to tap them, and those who don’t might end up wishing they had created a fund to help their business make it...Read More
When you’re feeling worried and stressed about the possibility of a recession rolling in, you might not be in the mood to tackle the tedious task of cleaning up the company books. But when hard times hit, it is more imperative than ever to get your financial records into solid shape. Untidy books will lead...Read More
Vital steps must be taken in advance to plan for an acquisition During the 22 years that Don Britton spent running his company, he developed an ardent interest in building strong teams in the workplace. So when he eventually decided to sell Network Alliance, gathering his employees together to break the news about the deal...Read More
