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The Importance of Giving
- It’s widely recognized that entrepreneurs contribute enormous amounts of their time and energy towards building viable businesses. One lesser known fact, however, is that entrepreneurs are largely philanthropic, donating 50% more to charity than their non-business owner counterparts. What drives this philanthropic activity and what impact do entrepreneurs have on this sector of society? Philanthropic […] Read More
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Scaling a Business
- There’s quite a buzz around the entrepreneur ecosystem developing in South Florida. Miami is specifically garnering national attention as a leader in business startups. While starting a business is relatively easy to do, scaling a business is another matter entirely. It is estimated that only 8% of businesses make it out of the foundational stage […] Read More
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Make Time for Your Mid-Year Course Correction
- It’s hard to believe that summer is already here! The kids are out of school and vacation season is in full swing. For business owners and their teams, it’s time for the mid-year course correction. June and July are the ideal time to review all your dreams, goals, plans, strategies, learnings and assumptions. It’s the […] Read More
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Case Study: Continental Global Services
- The Background Chinedu Okoro started Continental Global Services in 2014 as a compliment to his father’s commercial janitorial service business. Consequently, his father was his largest client. His business was growing slowly and organically. When we first met Okoro, he had just completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and he’d learned a lot; […] Read More
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The Importance of a Strategic Narrative for Every Business
- A strategic narrative is central to a healthy company’s branding and their decision-making process. It’s the lens through which your small business perceives itself and the lens through which outsiders perceive your small business. It shapes your culture and strategy, casting a vision for the future and illuminating a path to get there. Your strategic […] Read More
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Progress on Sustainability Goal #8
- The United Nation’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs created The Agenda for Sustainable Development. This Agenda outlines a plan for “dignity, peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future.” These goals are set in 15-year increments and through a collaboration among business entities worldwide, nearly all of the goals […] Read More
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How to Fascinate
- Brand fascination may sound a bit mysterious but it’s actually something we are all familiar with in our personal relationships. Do you ever feel like you gravitate towards someone because of their personality or the way they communicate? The same can be said for business relationships. The way you communicate your brand affects whether or […] Read More
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Managing Change for Success
- All small businesses are affected by change. It could be something as simple as implementing a new payroll system or as monumental as switching to a new operating system or moving the office to a new location. Even if the change is warranted and the results are promising, change is rarely easy and a large […] Read More
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Empathy and Workplace Leadership
- 21st century leadership is moving away from the traditional leadership hierarchy of the past and embracing a more approachable leadership style. Leaders are climbing down from their lofty positions of power and forging a more human-to-human connection with their team(s). This shift in leadership styles is largely fueled by research from thought leaders such as […] Read More
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What to Do When People Say They Buy Based on Price
- How many times have you run across a customer who is looking for the cheapest price? If you have been selling for any length of time, you have probably run across plenty of customers who buy based on price. Being able to manage such a customer is a business growth strategy you need to master. […] Read More
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4 Ways to Turn Your Clients Into Your Sales Team
- Posted by: Doug Barra Have you ever been to a movie that was so good, you found yourself telling people all about it as you left the theater? Have you ever left a restaurant and started telling people on the streets that they have to go in and try the best food on the planet? […] Read More
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How to Make Your Employee’s Goals Match Your Own
- The beginning of the year is the perfect time for setting goals. That goes for you, your business, and your employees. Aligning all those goals is key for everyone to have success in 2015. Alignment of goals is a growth strategy that you cannot ignore. How do you make sure that your employee’s goals match […] Read More
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