by Linda Fayerweather | Feb 3, 2013 | Benchmarking, Organization, Planning for Business, Selling, Selling a Business
Even if your business is still young – less than 2 years old, knowing the answers to this questions will help you grow a profitable asset for your future. One of the most intimidating aspects of selling a business can be facing the barrage of questions during...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jan 8, 2013 | Benchmarking, Business Culture, Business Improvement
When thinking about being successful, a good way to start is by surrounding ourselves with things that will emulate what we believe is successful. Hang out with smart, talented and creative people. Check out and read some great books. No time for books, listen to...
by Linda Fayerweather | Dec 11, 2012 | Benchmarking, Business Planning, Goals, Uncategorized
Business owners often have a love hate relationship with budgeting. The Fortune 1000 would not think about joining the next fiscal year WITHOUT a budget, so why is it so hard for the smaller business to do this time honored process. Here are the three areas I see...
by Linda Fayerweather | Aug 21, 2012 | Benchmarking, Business Management, Business Planning
Changing the way we do things requires doing things differently and causes resistance. In fact, habits are some of the hardest things to change and that is why when we want to create change, we will talk about making the change a “habit”. Resistance is...
by Linda Fayerweather | Aug 7, 2012 | Benchmarking, Business Management, Planning for Business, Uncategorized
During these Olympic times, many business owners believe the act of selling their business is similar to passing the baton in a 400 meter relay: once you’re finished running, you get to relax. In reality, buyers will insist that you stay on for a transition...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jun 12, 2012 | Benchmarking, Business Culture, Business Improvement, Personal Improvement
This week we are all about accountability and personal accountability is the antithesis of whining about the cards I was dealt. Whining has its merits, but it seldom gets anything done except annoy those around me. According to John Miller in his book QBQ! Question...
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