topic: Thought Leadership
The Power of Competition in Business
13 Sep 2016
On June 1, 2011, both Floyd’s Coffee Shops in Portland, Oregon were busier than usual. The regulars were elbowed out of the way by new customers visiting the store for...Read More
8 Ways to Know if You Have a Job or Own a Business
01 Aug 2016
The ultimate test of your business can be found in a simple question: would someone want to buy your company? Whether you want to sell next year or a decade from...Read More
The Hierarchy of Recurring Revenue
25 Jul 2016
One of the biggest factors in determining the value of your company is the extent to which an acquirer can see where your sales will come from in the future....Read More
Business Valuation: What is Your Business Worth?
06 Jul 2016
Your business is likely your largest asset, so it’s normal to want to know what it is worth. The problem is: business valuation is what one might call a “subjective...Read More
How Financial Stress Affects Your Workers’ Productivity
09 Jun 2016
Unfortunately, a large number of Americans stress about money, and it’s likely that stress is damaging your company’s bottom line. Personal financial stress can seep into the workplace and begin to...Read More
Why ‘Hands-On’ Is The Most Valuable Leadership Style at a Startup
10 May 2016
There are two ways to build a startup: you either raise a lot of money and take on more risk, or you take a small amount of money, find a...Read More
Making a Case for Thinking Inside the Box
08 Apr 2016
Oh… the box. That “thing” we do. That “widget” we promote. That “idea” we present. Every company, every brand, every piece of media fits in a box. The shape, size, color,...Read More
