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• How to Pass Your Family Business to The Next Generation

  • June 15th, 2017
  • Posted in BBJ Columns
  • Tags: business basics, multi-generational business, transferring business

  Did you know that ⅔ of businesses in the United States are owned by Baby Boomers? This is the generation between ages 55 and 70. This means that as this generation ages into retirement, they’ll have three choices for their… Read More

• Does Your Business Need WHY Coaching?

  • May 19th, 2017
  • Posted in Business Basics
  • Tags: business, business basics, business tips

  “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out WHY.” -Mark Twain

• Creating A Personal Why Message

  • April 28th, 2017
  • Posted in Business Basics
  • Tags: business basics, business management, successful business tips

  The Why Developing a great brand starts with the individual themselves. Cultivating your personal ‘why’ message is integral to the entire brand as a whole. While there are a variety of misconceptions associated with a personal brand strategy, understanding what… Read More

• How A Board Establishes Policies

  • April 21st, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: board, board of directors, policymaking

  It is essential for every board to have policies in place that clarify the components and implementation of various policies, procedures, and advocacy responsibilities. Having a board policy manual or handbook is a wonderful way to implement any new policies… Read More

• What are the Financial Responsibilities of a Social Enterprise?

  • April 14th, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: financial responsibilities, nonprofit, social enterprise

  The board of a social enterprise has some key financial responsibilities. Just like a for-profit company, a social enterprise must have excess funds in order to grow. It must also wisely spend its funds on necessary expenditures and worthwhile projects…. Read More

• The Importance of Friend and Fund Raising for Nonprofits

  • April 7th, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: friend and fund raising, nonprofit, publicity, social enterprise

  One of the key responsibilities of a board member of a social enterprise (my term for a non-profit) is to make friends for the organization. In the world of social enterprise, having individuals, corporations, and foundations interested in a social… Read More

• 3 Steps to Tackling Your Toughest Decisions

  • March 31st, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: leadership, management, toughest decisions

  You have become a manager because of your strong leadership skills and decision-making abilities. But that doesn’t mean that every decision will be an easy one. It’s often the gray area decisions–the ones where you’ve gathered all pertinent information and… Read More

• 3 Ways Building Your Brand Pays Off

  • March 24th, 2017
  • Posted in Business Basics
  • Tags: branding, building your brand, marketing

  If you’re looking for ways to reach new clients and strengthen your bond with your existing clients, then focusing on your brand is the way to go. It’s important to remember that your brand is first and foremost defined by… Read More

• Promote Accountability Without the Groans

  • March 8th, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: accountability, business management, management

  Accountability in the workplace is vital to ensuring work is getting done and your employees are making the most of their time. A good accountability strategy empowers workers to let their bosses know they’re doing good work and provides a… Read More

• The Importance of WHY

  • January 27th, 2017
  • Posted in Management
  • Tags: leadership skills, management, the importance of WHY

  Why is a big question, with an answer that isn’t always easy to pin down. There’s a reason children love asking “why?” over and over. It’s an exercise in understanding, and when put to use in a business setting it… Read More