Not all accountants are created equal or have your best interest in mind I recently hosted a group of women entrepreneurs who had two things in common: they were all passionate about their businesses, and they were smart! However, as the group discussed their challenges and opportunities, one of the women told a story about…
Learning from the pros Learning from the Pros interviews professional entrepreneurs who are currently in the trenches growing their businesses. Through insightful conversations, we unpack their common business challenges and identify the lessons every business owner needs to learn so they can accelerate their own business growth. Learning from the Pros is produced by Amplomedia…
Propeller-head tech types may be enamoured with convergence, but it is failing to fill the needs of real people Convergence is a happy word, it seems. The dictionary says convergence signifies moving forward. Convergence can also mean the co-ordinated movement of the two eyes so that the image of a single point is formed on…
Learning from the pros Learning from the Pros interviews professional entrepreneurs who are currently in the trenches growing their businesses. Through insightful conversations, we unpack their common business challenges and identify the lessons every business owner needs to learn so they can accelerate their own business growth. Learning from the Pros is produced by Amplomedia…
Holding staff accountable for doing their jobs reduces stress and leads to better outcomes I was recently invited to speak at a zoom meeting with leadership professionals from North America. I was talking about the challenge leaders have with accountability within their organizations when I was interrupted by one of the human resource professionals in…
Learning from the pros Learning from the Pros interviews professional entrepreneurs who are currently in the trenches growing their businesses. Through insightful conversations, we unpack their common business challenges and identify the lessons every business owner needs to learn so they can accelerate their own business growth. Learning from the Pros is produced by Amplomedia…
These information technologies may be boring but can provide significant business benefits What are some information technologies that a value-focused Chief Information Offiver (CIO) should keep talking about even though they’re not generating much buzz? In search of the latest and greatest technology developments or the latest over-valued technology of a pre-IPO (Initial Public Offering)…
Closing the deal has become secondary to establishing your account and following the proper procedures There are 500,000 procurement officers in North America. It’s obvious they were not procuring before and during the pandemic. Yet procurement officers have professional (sic) bodies, co-procurement agreements, hold conferences in sunny spots in the winter, and so on. Sales…
Boomers are to blame for their reputation. But here’s how to fully engage them for your business success “I can’t find anyone who wants to work,” my client spoke boldly as he told of his frustration with hiring young millennials. I had heard this frustration before. In fact, I challenge you to go into most…
Learning from the pros Learning from the Pros interviews professional entrepreneurs who are currently in the trenches growing their businesses. Through insightful conversations, we unpack their common business challenges and identify the lessons every business owner needs to learn so they can accelerate their own business growth. Learning from the Pros is produced by Amplomedia…