I have always been puzzled by what an A-Team means. I know it is a term from the military for an elite band of troops that is highly effective at hurting the enemy. But that doesn’t seem to fit in the business world (at least not my business world) and yet we are constantly hearing…
The book Good to Great by Jim Collins was the result of a research study Jim and a team of researchers did on why some large companies are great while others are not. Although their study was around large companies the book contains many lessons for the small business owner. For example they found that…
For some obscure reason it has been decided (by whom I do not know) that October is small business month. Never one to miss an opportunity for a celebration I thought we should celebrate Canadian business. And so let me introduce you to two of Canada’s many successful businesses. In just 30 years these 2…
Building your team does have challenges but it also has huge rewards. You will be energized by the team’s successes. The team will allow you to focus on those things you are really good at while others are doing work they are really good at. The business will thrive and the capability of your team…
If you want to build your business you can only do it by building your team. So say after me: I cannot grow my business without the help of other people who can do some work better, faster and more efficiently than me, allowing me to be doing what I should be doing! Recruiting people…