Hey girls! You are never going to change the world by just sitting down and shutting up.   Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich reminded us of this when she said, “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” The same sentiment is repeated in the great little book “Nice Girls Don’t Change the World” by Lynne Hybels, co-founder of Willow Creek Church near Chicago. March has been designated as Women’s History Month. As I…

Ask any seasoned business broker about the drivers of business value, and you’re sure to get an earful about the value placed on the volume of recurring revenue in a business. Recurring revenue is coveted in the terms of business value because it’s predictable income. It’s not a one-and-done sale. It means customers will be coming back for more — and on a regular basis — and it changes the…

Especially for smaller businesses, the flu can hit productivity hard—and fast….

For many business owners, hiring a new employee is a challenge, and I’m frequently asked to help identify and screen candidates. My consulting practice doesn’t provide legal or human resources services. I bring a hiring manager’s perspective on an effective process. Here are some of the hiring manager interview tips I share with business owners. Compare the candidate’s social media profile and resume Candidates often list additional information in their…

It’s legitimate to ask whether your business should raise prices, even if you’re not adding value. But there are other factors to consider….