Business Entrepreneurship Advice
I didn’t set out to become a Fractional COO. I was originally lined up to take a full-time COO role at a $10 million manufacturing company just before the pandemic hit. A financial advisor wanted to bring me in because the CEO traveled often and lived a high-risk lifestyle, and the investors wanted someone who…
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“Why does it feel harder now that we’re doing so well?” That’s a question I hear more than almost any other from CEOs of growing businesses. And they almost always ask it quietly, almost like they’re confessing something. They’re not failing. In fact, their business is winning: But day to day? It feels like things…
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Transformations Witnessed and Fostered In a previous role as an Economic Development professional, I witnessed businesses close within the community. I recognized the void each closure created—not just for the owners but for the community. This realization was bolstered by encounters with a business broker who demonstrated the potential to save businesses by proactively finding…
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Navigating Business Growth: The Pivot From Foundational Growth to Elevated Expansion: A Visual Exploration The graph accompanying this post illustrates a critical journey in business development, emphasizing the transformative impact of strategic consulting on growth trajectories. Line A: The Initial Growth Trajectory Line A represents the initial phase of business growth. It’s the common starting…
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