by Sherry Jordan | May 31, 2017 | Business Development, Business Tips, Success
Every year millions of business owners create a strategic business plan. They begin with a “vision” identifying what they want to accomplish in the twelve months ahead. They start out strong, making decisions that are focused only on the end goal. A few months go by...
by Sherry Jordan | Sep 13, 2016 | Business Development, Business Tips, Small Business
Is there any one of us that cannot use some advice from time to time? I certainly know some who never think they do, but everyone (and I do mean everyone) can benefit from asking for and listening to advice from the right people. If you are a small business owner, the...
by Sherry Jordan | Aug 30, 2016 | Business Development, Business Tips, Small Business
Have you ever said, “When I win the lottery I will [fill in blank]” knowing full well that the likelihood of that happening is depressingly slim? While a lottery win may be good for day dreaming, it is not a good strategy for retirement, any more than hiring employees...
by Sherry Jordan | Aug 8, 2016 | Business Development, Business Tips, Small Business
Wearing all the hats can wear you out! Every small business owner knows what I mean by “wearing all the hats.” In fact, most owners spend more than 50% of their time on administrative duties. Running a business is not easy. To be as productive as possible...
by Sherry Jordan | Jun 7, 2016 | Business Development, Business Tips, Small Business
Every small business should have a specialty. Yes, every small business. Yes, a specialty. Often when I ask clients to describe their specialty, they return a blank look or answer with a long list of products or services that they offer or a population that they...
by Sherry Jordan | May 17, 2016 | Business Development
Interviewing is an art. An accomplished interviewer uses a variety of questions and topics to uncover information that is critical to their hiring decision. While there are literally thousands of questions that could be asked of a candidate, there are a few that are...