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When Should a Small Business Hire an Executive Team?

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But there comes a time when bringing on executive leadership is the reasonable and right next step. Think of it as an investment in your company — you’re dedicating resources (compensation) to highly skilled employees who will hopefully bring your business to the next level. What does the C-suite look like?

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[Interview] Michael C. Fillios, Author Of “Tech Debt 2.0™: How To Future Proof Your Small Business And Improve Your Tech Bottom Line”  

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Along with lack of oversight, outdated software or hardware, inadequate cybersecurity, or one bad tech investment could seal the demise of a small enterprise. In his new book, “Tech Debt 2.0 : How to Future Proof Your Small Business and Improve Your Tech Bottom Line” , senior global business and technology executive Michael C.

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Delegation 101: What Small Business Owners Need To Know

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Jesse Sostrin explains this phenomenon for the Harvard Business Review: … the inverse equation of shrinking resources and increasing demands will eventually catch up to you, and at that point how you involve others sets the ceiling of your leadership impact. How to incorporate delegation into your leadership process. Bake it in.

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5 Phases of Leadership Growth Lead To Company Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus my job as a small business advisor really is really more about getting you developed than perfecting the business. In this final stage, your business must scale successfully without you cloning or killing yourself. All teams must be motivated and engaged by your leadership and mentoring.

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Three Leadership Pitfalls To Avoid While Leading In This Crisis

YoungUpstarts

by Alain Hunkins , author of “ Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders “ Believe it or not, it was just a few short weeks ago when we naively thought that we were already being challenged to lead in a world of constant disruption. There’s a powerful leadership archetype of the superhero.

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2021 Trends for Small Business

Duct Tape Marketing

2021 Trends for Small Business written by Jenna Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Here is where I believe we are going next: Predicted Trends for 2021 for Small Business. 2021 Small Business Trends. [00:00:00] That's a trends, for small business in 2021, but, you know, I love.

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2021 Trends for Small Business Marketing Consultants

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2021 Trends for Small Business Marketing Consultants written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Now, these folks are small business owners in their own right but working with them gives me specific insight into this group. Trends for 2021 for Small Business Marketing Consultants.