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How the Right Business Strategy Will Garner Success Next Year
By Jeffrey Barnhart Is it that time of the year already? When the days start to get shorter, companies begin to ponder what they’ve accomplished during the past year, in addition to thinking about the challenges ahead. One critical component … Continue reading
Why Putting Your Customer First Can Damage Your Business
An old adage says that the customer is always right. In the business book of commandments, you might find right next to that: Always put the customer first. These are business rules you can find countless articles about and engrained … Continue reading
Should You Fire Your Client?
Everyone wants as many clients as possible. Serving each client to the best of our ability in a timely manner is our top priority at all times. But not all clients are created equal. Some have a higher return on … Continue reading
How Satisfied Employees Spur Company Profits
How much should a company value its employees? Well, they need more than a paycheck, they need to feel valued, empowered and part of the organization’s mission. And you, as a business owner, will reap the benefits of having an … Continue reading
The Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Workplace
Most mornings at CMA begin with the soft jingling of identification tags as Babe, a nearly 10-year-old Yorkie-mix rescue dog, follows her owner Dave down the hall to the office kitchen for a glass of water. “Good Morning Dave, Good … Continue reading
Recognition: Taking your Firm Higher
Award season is upon us and with it comes more than just a trophy, but a path to follow for the future. Recognition for your firm should be an opportunity to identify new strengths and potential improvements. Recognition can help … Continue reading
FIFA Reminds Us Why Accountability and Transparency Always Need to be Top of Mind
A second corruption scandal is rocking the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) governing body, shining a light onto executive leadership and the importance of accountability and transparency. Here are some ways to prevent issues among your organization’s leadership: Expect transparency … Continue reading
Big Game, Big Ads, Big Lessons Learned
Oh, that blue pill! The Budweiser puppy had us teary and empowerment was an overarching, feel-good theme, yes we are still talking about the commercials from this year’s Super Bowl. And lot of lessons have emerged from the analysis of … Continue reading
Why Catering to Exceptions Can Be Detrimental to Your Business
Dealing with exceptions both in personal life and in business is more often than not, the norm. The caveat for business leaders however, is having the propensity to identify the difference between what your expectations of the norm are, as … Continue reading
3 Types of People All Business Leaders Will Thank, This Year
Thanksgiving is approaching and as always, this time of year lends itself to reflecting on the individuals in our lives we are most grateful for. Family, is a given for most, but for any business leader, there is another type … Continue reading