Recession Proof
7 Tips for Surviving the Black Clouds in Business
Attempting to eliminate or prevent all worry in business is a fruitless pursuit. At any given time, we can find ourselves tiptoeing through landmines and navigating unexpected twists and surprises. CEOs and owners who desire to build a business of significance and success often get derailed by what B2B CFO® calls black clouds. Take a moment…
Read MoreAre you a Finder, Minder or Grinder?
Being at the top can be lonely, especially when the urgent issues of the day are competing for your attention. Do you feel you have limited time to focus fully on the vital strategic issues that impact the company’s performance and future? Those business leaders who struggle with safely delegating tasks or relinquishing decisions to…
Read MoreCash Flow Management Tips for Uncertain Times
Whether it was navigating the new normal to handling the Great Resignation to today’s supply chain, inflation and potential recession challenges, companies have been facing a time where managing cash flow is more important than ever. Between increased costs and lowered sales, some businesses will find themselves low on cash, perhaps to the point of…
Read More8 Strategies to Weather Inflationary Times in Your Business
You don’t have to turn the news on twice to know we are currently on a road of high prices, supply chain reduction and a tight labor market. “Prices rose 7.5% in January compared to the year prior, according to the most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report,” Forbes reported just last month. “This is…
Read MoreCould you grow yourself out of business? Avoiding the hazards of accelerated growth.
Growing a company is one of the most studied and strategized topics in the business world. Whether by diversifying products, identifying new markets or innovating, steady and healthy growth is obtainable for most businesses. However, growth can be a double-edged sword. It represents progress and can result in rewards and new opportunities. But when growth…
Read MoreExpert Strategies to Recession Proof Your Business
The familiar warning signs of a potential recession are flashing: an inverted yield curve, a decline in GDP, high inflation (8.5% in March), and impending interest rate hikes that will make borrowing money more expensive.1 Businesses may be able to weather the immediate impact of higher interest rates, especially those that have made good use…
Read MoreMake Your Q2 Work For You: The Role Your Goals Can Play
Q1 is behind us. It’s time to pat yourself on the back, review your company’s performance progress and refresh or reset your Q2 goals. Sure, a disappointing quarter can be discouraging, but it’s important to reflect on the causes and develop an improved plan to move your company forward. To this end, goal setting and…
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