I know you’re busy, but these are short, sweet, and to the (impactful) point. The Monday Morning Tidbit is just a little tradition I started in Corporate America that I thought could still be of benefit. Enjoy and feel free to submit topic suggestions!
-Brandon
There are things you can control and things you can't control. We all know this as humans. As business owners, it’s time to look at the things we can and can’t control in regards to the nation’s new tax plan. No doubt it will have an impact but it’s certainly not the end of the world like some people will lead you to believe. Today's tidbit is all about how to prepare yourself and your business to come out of the impending recession stronger than ever.
Read MoreYou spent all that time in planning for 2021 a few months ago and now we’re a quarter of the way through. Now is the time to reflect back on the goals you set and see how you did. Today's tidbit is about understanding your goals and making adjustments as need to keep (or get) yourself on track
Read MoreAhhh inflation. Such a wonderful fact of life. Not! As a business owner, if your costs haven't gone up in the last six months they definitely will in the next six. How you handle your price increase will determine how you get through the next few years. Today's tidbit is about getting through this impending market correction and coming out the other side in one piece.
Read MoreHiring is always a scary step. Payroll is habitually your largest expense and it never feels good to see that expense rise, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t ready to bring that next team member on. Today’s MMT is all about hiring your next top performer.
Read MoreNo, we’re not talking about waffles here. We’re talking about that good ole ego. The thing that causes more stress and stumbling blocks to business owners than so many other more obvious avenues. When it comes to online reviews and how you respond to online reviews, it’s time to check that ego at the door and think of the potential customers who will be reading your responses more than the reviews themselves.
Read MoreAre you carrying scars from that time in our recent history? You know the one of which we speak - The Recession. In our travels, conversations, and consultations, we have found that often the pain still lingers for most business owners who eventually triumphed over this dark time. Read on to see three tips to help in ultimately overcoming the scars that painful period left behind.
Read MoreThis week’s Monday Morning Tidbit features a Startup Spotlight on a company that is changing the face of senior adult care. Read on to see how Dwell At Home masterfully addresses a nation-wide problem many don’t even know exists.
Read MoreNow more than ever data is being collected on a massive scale. Every time you turn around it seems that a company is looking to collect information from you. Do you ever feel that it just seems like paralysis by analysis? I mean what do they even do with that data? In today's MMT I talk about customer surveys and we introduce one company who is looking to change the future of how companies capture data.
Read MoreTime just continues to fly by. It is the last Monday of the month. How is your business doing? Are you on budget or are you going to miss it? Today's tidbit is about the importance of being able to “Pop the Hood” in order to know where your company’s machine is and if it’s on track for success… or if you’ve already been derailed by the new year.
Read MoreWe recently had an interesting mentorship meeting during which an old favorite board game taught some valuable lessons on visioning and the steps needed to make any vision come to fruition. Read on for some of our take-aways and LIFE lessons.
Read MoreIt does not matter how you voted. What truly matters as we move forward is that we as leaders come together to lead our people and set the best example for them. The days of ambiguous communication, false truths, and elaborate excuses need to be behind us if we’re ever to succeed as a network of businesses, entrepreneurs, and citizens.
Read MoreSo many new year plans go awry quickly because business owners abandon them in favor of the status quo. If this year is going to be your year for massive growth in your business, then this MMT is for you!
Read MoreWith only six working days left of this year are you and your team ready for 2021? After surviving 2020 with all of its twists and turns, it is now time to go to war in 2021. Today's tidbit is all about how to prep for the upcoming year and to be ready to face its unforeseen challenges as a unified team ready to win.
Read MoreYour business doesn't just create transactions and invoices. In fact, there is so much more to what you deliver! As a business owner, you should be working to create touch points that deliver a world class experience. That experience is what creates customer loyalty and propels your company into multiple generations of success.
Read MoreEverywhere you look there are Help Wanted signs and gimmicks put in place to find employees. In a world where unemployment is at an all time low, now is the time to fix your onboarding process and employee training plans.
Read MoreEvery year I read about 25-30 books and make a recommendation of the one that made the most impact on me during the year. This year I chose a book by Trevor Moawad that deals with overcoming adversity and challenges by locking in a methodology of neutral thinking.
Read More2020 didn't turn out any way that we wanted, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be grateful for how it did turn out. There’s no putting the toothpaste back into the tube once it’s out. I hope you made the best of it, but if you didn't, today's tidbit is how to start making the best of 2021 before you even begin.
Read MoreNothing is worse than investing in something (whether it’s a product or service) and having expectations as a customer only to be let down. Nowadays, with COVID it seems that everything is always up in the air. COVID, however isn’t an excuse to keep from meeting your customers’ expectations. In fact, nothing is.
Read MoreBuilding a winning organization isn't an overnight process. It takes time. Today's tidbit is about how 14 time NASCAR cup series championship team owner Rick Hendrick goes about creating wealth by surrounding himself with high talent / high character individuals.
1 in 12 businesses close each year. I have to imagine that those businesses failed to chart their course. With so many outside influences today, now is the time to start planning for next year. Today's tidbit is all about strategic planning and how we approach it at Adelboden Capital and Consulting.
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