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Informative Articles to Help Small Business Owners and Organizational Leaders
Topics: Strategy | Business Development | Coaching | Business Analysis | Other

GREATER SACRAMENTO (Strategy / Attraction for International Businesses)

5/17/2023

https://www.greatersacramento.com/business-climate/international-business/

FORBES (Strategy / How To Start A Business In 11 Steps (2023 Guide) )

4/28/2023

Excellent read for entrepreneurs and existing business owners to help guide them toward achieving & sustaining their unique business vision!

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/how-to-start-a-business/

Insperity (Coaching / Conflict Resolution & Teambuilding)

4/2/2023

Successful strategies and a professional approach to help overcome challenges between co-workers.

https://www.insperity.com/blog/employees-who-dont-get-along/

Zendesk (Coaching / Customer Service Skills)

1/29/2023

Exceptional Customer Service directly impacts business outcomes, evaluate and improve...don't take if for granted.

https://www.zendesk.com/blog/customer-service-skills/

SalesBlink (Business Development / Sales Goals: 7 Simple Steps)

1/20/2023

Setting goals for the New Year can prove highly advantageous to your Team & Organization.

https://salesblink.io/blog/setting-sales-goals

Psychology Today (Coaching / Finding Peace in an Anxious World)

10/16/2022

Managing change, with positivity, purpose, and at your pace.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/202210/finding-peace-in-anxious-world

Inc. (Strategy / 8 Deadly Ways to Kill Employee Motivation)

9/23/2022

Avoid these motivational killers and help your team thrive!

https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/8-deadly-ways-to-kill-employee-motivation.htm

OptimoRoute (Business Analysis / 13 Small Business Metrics to Track)

9/14/2022

https://optimoroute.com/small-business-metrics/

HBR (Strategy / Plan a Smooth Succession for Your Family Business)

9/14/2022

https://hbr.org/2022/09/plan-a-smooth-succession-for-your-family-business

NICE (Strategy / The Big Advantage of Small Business)

9/14/2022

https://www.nice.com/blog/the-big-advantage-of-being-small?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=blogs-mark-big-advantage-small-2020-5-19&utm_campaign=usa-linkedin-generic-blogs&li_fat_id=4ce915ac-f241-4a65-a762-34ff3155709a

FORBES (Coaching / Nice People Can Finish First)

9/9/2022

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hvmacarthur/2019/04/22/nice-people-finish-first-how-being-kind-is-a-recipe-for-success-in-business/?sh=273525864540

FORBES (Strategy / What Percentage of Small Businesses Fail & How to Avoid)

9/1/2022

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2018/10/25/what-percentage-of-small-businesses-fail-and-how-can-you-avoid-being-one-of-them/?sh=3c3fbf9043b5

HBR (Strategy / 5 Things High Performance Teams do Differently)

11/21/2021

https://hbr-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/hbr.org/amp/2021/10/5-things-high-performing-teams-do-differently

Mediafeed (Strategy / 8 Tips for Sharing a Leadership Role at the Office)

11/21/2021

https://mediafeed.org/8-tips-for-sharing-a-leadership-role-at-the-office/

U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Strategy / Difficulty Finding Workers)

10/31/2021

Poll results state that approximately 56% of small business owners see a return to normal business conditions between 6 months – 1 year. Acquiring and retaining talent remains a major challenge.

https://www.uschamber.com/workforce/small-businesses-trying-to-hire-face-growing-difficulty-finding-workers

QuickBooks (Strategy / Work Culture is Essential for Client Focused Biz)

9/23/2021

Business success & adaptability are often the result of inspirational leadership, positive work culture, and of course happy customers. Consider taking a balanced approach with the long-term success of your people...they will ultimately deliver you the profits.

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/growing-complex-businesses/why-a-good-work-culture-is-essential-for-client-focused-businesses/

Constant Contact (Business Development / Marketing Strategies)

9/23/2021

Excellent insight captured in this report which is based on survey responses of 1000 Small Businesses and Consumers. The data may prove helpful, as you evaluate how best to maximize your Return on Investment when promoting your e-Commerce platform and Social Media campaigns.

https://www.constantcontact.com/small-business-now

BBC (Business Development / Selecting a good company name is tricky)

9/2/2021

Building a business brand and commercial identity for both a physical and virtual presence is very important. There are many factors to consider and this article provides some valuable insight!

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58395924

HBR (Strategy / How Company Culture Shapes Employee Motivation)

7/5/2021

Organizational culture is incredibly powerful for all businesses who wish to thrive and ultimately survive over the long term. Lead by example and unleash the full potential in your Teams!

https://hbr-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/hbr.org/amp/2015/11/how-company-culture-shapes-employee-motivation

HBR (Coaching / Overwhelmed and Feeling Guilty...it's Unsustainable)

6/17/2021

Too much work, growing to-do-lists, simply overwhelmed...take a deep breath and try a different approach! Make a change and avoid potential burnout with some practical solutions. 'Think Positive & Take Action'...you got this!

https://hbr-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/hbr.org/amp/2018/07/youre-never-going-to-be-caught-up-at-work-stop-feeling-guilty-about-it

HBR (Coaching / Stop Doing Low Value or 'Tactical' Work)

6/2/2021

Your TIME and ENERGY are NOT unlimited. Find greater happiness, fulfillment, and success by making smart choices and prioritizing.

https://hbr-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/hbr.org/amp/2016/06/stop-doing-low-value-work

Bankrate (Strategy / Restaurant Start-Ups: Costs & Challenges)

5/25/2021

Statistically, when only 20% of restaurants stay in business longer the five years, make every effort to start your endeavor on a solid foundation so your dream remains a reality for decades.

https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/cost-of-opening-a-restaurant/

Kiplinger (Strategy / Business Succession & Continuity Planning)

5/25/2021

Change is a constant and proactively leading this change toward desired objectives will help you be better prepared to successfully navigate through business disruptions & transitions in a more predictable and sustainable manner. Make time to plan!

https://www.kiplinger.com/business/small-business/601698/your-business-needs-a-succession-plan-here-are-the-basics

Alignable (Strategy / Overcoming Challenges)

5/4/2021

Creative yet practical solutions to challenges that owners can leverage in order to try and help strengthen business outcomes.

https://www.alignable.com/blog/top-small-business-challenges?_tid=1024846&page=2

HBR (Coaching / Growth vs. Performance Culture)

4/19/2021

A feeling based approach with active listening and nurturing to leverage the core strengths and untapped energy within your team. Collaborative & Empowering!

https://hbr.org/2018/03/create-a-growth-culture-not-a-performance-obsessed-one?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=linkedin&tpcc=orgsocial_edit

Thrive Global (Business Development / Great Customer Experience)

4/19/2021

Genuine, consistent, and engaging connection with customers truly matters. Create a vision for clear organizational alignment and offer real customer value, it has the potential to deliver sustainable growth for all involved. Build those relationships!

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-5-best-ways-to-deliver-great-customer-experience/?utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_source=Arianna

HBR (Strategy / Thoughtful Employee Offboarding)

2/24/2021

There is incredible organizational value in professional offboarding (exiting) of employees. Several great ideas shared to help your company reputation, branding, and culture strengthen post voluntary separations.

https://hbr.org/amp/2021/03/turn-departing-employees-into-loyal-alumni

HBR (Coaching / Ego is the Enemy of Good Leadership)

2/3/2021

A ballooning ego for any leader can have harmful effects on your organizational culture & performance results. Embrace ideas other than your own with humility and compassion to generate energy and positive business momentum for longer-term strategic success.

https://hbr-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/hbr.org/amp/2018/11/ego-is-the-enemy-of-good-leadership

SBA (Business Analysis / Stay Safe from Cybersecurity Threats)

1/28/2021

Conduct a routine business assessment of your cybersecurity threats and implement action plans with the help from your internal & external subject matter experts. Protect your business (e.g. data, IP, brand) from this exponentially growing risk!

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/stay-safe-cybersecurity-threats

HBR (Coaching / Power of Listening)

1/28/2021

Active listening requires conscious effort, empathy, and patience. It can be extremely challenging for some or a natural gift for others. Regardless, it's an incredibly powerful skill to develop for both your personal and professional growth.

https://hbr.org/2018/05/the-power-of-listening-in-helping-people-change?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=linkedin&tpcc=orgsocial_edit

Inc. (Strategy / Business Pre-Sale To Do List)
1 of 2

1/26/2021

Here's a handy quick reference To-Do List that may help you in preparing your business for sale. Start early so you have adequate time and resources to dedicate to this important endeavor.

https://www.inc.com/mike-handelsman/preparing-your-business-pre-sale-to-do-list.html

SCORE (Strategy / Preparing your Business to be Bought)
2 of 2

1/25/2021

Its important to allocate time and effort in preparing your business to be bought, and there are critical areas to focus on if you want the best possible outcomes.

https://www.score.org/blog/how-position-and-prepare-your-business-be-bought

FORBES (Strategy / 10 Business Trends for 2021)

1/18/2021

Insightful business planning information that you may find helpful. As many business owners know, business conditions are often challenging, and embracing new tools & ideas can help you proactively & successfully overcome adversity. Hope you find something energizing and actionable in the article below.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/12/07/the-10-biggest-business-trends-for-2021-everyone-must-be-ready-for/?sh=69ec8f5ec585

$500 Million COVID Relief Grant for CA Small Business

12/29/2020

California has a new small business COVID relief grant. If beneficial to you or your clients, starting December 30th 2020 you can apply and find out if you’re eligible via this weblink:

https://careliefgrant.com/