The war on talent is real and it doesn’t look to be getting better any time soon. This workforce challenge has been a significant pain point for many business leaders. The answer to this issue is not simple or easy, and it’s certainly not found in the way we’ve always...
Business Builders
Franchising
Franchising is not for everyone. It requires time, thoughtful decision-making, money and commitment to your franchisees. Assuming you are prepared to franchise your business, here are five keys to readying your business for franchising. 1. Protect your name. Retain a...
Exit planning
Demographics alone contributed to the wave of business transitions prior to the onset of COVID-19. On the pandemic’s heels, baby boomers continue to retire and transition ownership of their companies in record numbers. The pandemic only accelerated the trend as entrepreneurs take stock and pursue new life directions.
Taxes
A major takeaway from the last 20 months of living in a pandemic is the importance of planning and adaptability. As 2021 comes to an end, there is still so much unknown about what 2022 will bring. Will we ever get back to “normal” What new legislation will affect the...
Cybersecurity
There are a lot of managed service provider (MSP) options available to help you with your technology needs. Here are some tips for finding the right one.
Technology
Keep up with telecom/internet changes and conquer network bills Most people think poring over voice, data and internet phone bills looking for charges and errors is agony, but it’s getting more important. The telecom industry has changed a lot in 34 years. Most...
Philanthropy
Experiencing success means giving back I grew up as a part of a large family, living in a small Minnesota town. Everyone knew everyone else. You knew what car they drove, when they bought it and from whom. I was pulled over for speeding one night and the officer said...
Managment
Reignite your team by navigating Covid-changed dynamics As a leader, you have a lot on your plate right now. Toward the top of that list: planning for a transition. Whether your team is coming back to the office, continuing to work remotely indefinitely, or...
Insurance
Health insurance offerings: what’s right for your business? Owners of small businesses increasingly recognize that benefits packages are important tools for recruitment and employee retention. This has been magnified in recent months. As recently as August, the...