Small Business & Startups

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4 business goals to consider for 2019

Do you ever set New Year’s resolutions, but have trouble sticking to them? You’re not alone. According to a U.S. News report, 80 percent...

Why business owners partner with private equity firms

Many stereotypes have been associated with private equity firms, such as reducing employee count to save costs, shutting down locations and making decisions only on financial metrics.

How a co-CEO model can benefit nonprofits

Although shared leadership models may seem daunting to some, the implementation of co-CEOs or co-executive directors is not a new concept for many organizational structures.

7 non-traditional benefits small businesses can offer employees

Employers nationwide are struggling to attract and retain talent. In fact, 40 percent of U.S. employees are going to look for a new job...

A SAFE investment instrument does exist

I strive to learn something new every day, and today I learned about SAFE — a new investment instrument that’s valuable to entrepreneurs and...

Proposed USDOL rule would decimate Michigan’s gig economy

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that would decimate the gig economy, drive up costs for our nation’s small business community and crush entrepreneurs.

4 workplace design strategies to get people back to the office

I’m sharing four design principles for creating a high-performing, integrated workspace that supports your talent and empowers them to do their best work.

Legendary leadership requires tenacity — especially in times of crisis

Leaders who succeed in times of crisis — like in the face of COVID-19 and unprecedented racial and social unrest — are the ones who go beyond success and set the mark at legendary.

Succession planning – optimizing value through a strategic exit

For many business owners, the decision surrounding how and when to exit the business can be complicated and emotional.

Business model canvas: A planning tool

For many people, creating a business plan seems like a chore. However, many business experts agree that a business plan is an important part...

5 common small business cyber-security myths

It’d be difficult to find a business today that doesn’t use at least one computer based or online system. With online cloud-based services available...

Plan for 2021: 7 end-of-year checkpoints for your business

As we cross off the final to-dos on our 2020 calendar, it's time to start planning for 2021's challenges and victories.

The importance of risk assessment in manufacturing

No one can predict the future, but if we could, it would make certain risks we take in our lives, such as running a business, much less nerve racking.

Leading with a people-first focus: lessons from continuous improvement

In the world of continuous improvement and a people-centric business, investing in people should never be a question: it should be a way of life.

Crowdfunding for small businesses

For the past few years there has been a lot of excitement about crowdfunding opportunities for small businesses in Michigan. Crowfunding, in its most basic...

What does the new overtime law mean for small businesses?

For the first time in 12 years, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced a new overtime rule that will greatly impact America’s middle...

The critical conversation: setting expectations with your workforce during a pandemic

Embracing what we can control, like having discussions about expectations, is a simple and free way to make a positive impact on the wellness of your teams.

Leading the isolated worker: dealing with conflict

Even with remote teams, we often don't know about issues that arise between co-workers until they erupt into major problems or missed deadlines.

Perfecting the startup pitch

Imagine if you had five minutes to explain the intricacies of your business to someone, using only five slides — and there was also...

COVID-19 from an HR perspective

As conference rooms continue to be traded for conference calls, working from home has slowly become the new normal. With so many unanswerable questions...