Make 2016 the year to learn more about the business of being in business. Even if you’ve owned a business or directed a non-profit organization for years, join us for the CBI MBA (Master of Business Administration) Crash Course Accelerator. Continue reading
Your initial employees can make or break the place. Choose wisely.
The first few employees at your startup are crucial. They set the tone for your company and determine whether you fade out or make it to the next level.
“Hiring the right people is absolutely critical in the beginning, because each person you add will have a significant impact on shaping what will – and won’t – be valued, and how people will behave,” says Chris Cancialosi, founder and managing partner of gothamCulture, a New York-based organizational consultancy. Cancialosi was interviewed for Entrepreneur magazine about attracting and selecting employees to create the right corporate culture from the start. Continue reading
As a business owner, it’s way too easy to get bogged down in the day to day challenges. Sure it’s important to put out fires but it’s equally (or more) important to think about the big picture and where you’re taking things.
One way to get inspired and to challenge your thinking – or at least get a different perspective, is to find a quote that resonates with you. Often someone else can put into words those ideas that are bouncing around in your head.
These 5 quotes that get to the heart of business success: Continue reading
I found this article from Doug and Polly White to be right on target.
Moving from a home office, where occupancy costs are effectively zero, to rented space is a big decision.
Obviously, monthly expenses will increase. You’ll have to pay rent. If it’s not included in the rent, you’ll have to cover utility costs. In some circumstances, there may be other monthly fees for services such as cleaning and grounds maintenance. There will also be one-time costs. You may need to hire movers or purchase furniture, office equipment, or phone systems. Continue reading