You have a great idea for your first business. The next step is financing it—but where and how do you get the money? Many of the members of Forbes Coaches Council have extensive experience working with entrepreneurs who are just getting their businesses off the ground. Click through to read their advice for first-time business owners […]
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Long-term planning is sometimes seen as a waste of time or ineffective. Leading businesses and industries make use of five- to 10-year strategic plans as a key resource for sustaining a company’s vision, market-share growth, brand equity, employee and product/service effectiveness, profitability, and stakeholder satisfaction. They understand that the true value of long-term planning lies
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Incentives are one of the best ways to keep employees motivated. It plays into the value-based concept of a business—if you bring added value to the company, then you can expect value invested back into you. Determining what incentives to offer to a team, however, requires dissecting the things that the group considers vital. It’s
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Managing a business is not a solo project. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to inform all relevant internal and external parties about what’s going on in the company. To keep things running smoothly, it’s important for your stakeholders to have a clear picture of what’s going on at all times. If you’re struggling with
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Wilmington, NC: Lynn Whitesell, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting, was a guest speaker at the WILMA Women to Watch Leadership Institute 2020 Cohort Kick-off. Lynn spoke on the topic: SETTING AND ACHIEVING LEADERSHIP GOALS. Her presentation focused on: setting strategic goals; deciding which goals to pursue; maintaining momentum; staying accountable and on track; achieving goals;
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You have way too much to do, you’re buried in work, and it seems there’s no way out from under it all. But there is: delegation. Yes, you know it’s important to do and you know it will save you time and help others develop new skills. So, why aren’t you delegating? Click through to
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Like anything else, the best sales tactics are bound to change over time. What worked yesterday doesn’t necessarily work today, and the present “best practices” may be ineffective a year or two from now. Salespeople must continually keep up with the changing trends and learn how to adapt to the modern consumer. To help you
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Starting a new business can come with doubt and uncertainty. But what happens when that doubt has less to do with nerves and more to do with your gut warning you of potential failure? At a certain point, it may be prudent to walk away from your startup and pursue a different path. So how
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Great to spend the day building a productive high-functioning team with Bristol-Meyers Squibb Oncology North Carolina District Sales Team! They did a great job establishing vulnerable trust, learning how to be a better team member, and exploring concrete ideas and knowledge for team optimization as they move from good-to-great. “Bringing together everyone’s personalities and preferences to
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When you’re managing a team of employees, you’re responsible for identifying and promoting talented leaders at the right time. Not every high-performing employee is cut out for a management position, so you’ll need to carefully evaluate whether a particular person is ready to move up—and whether current business needs align with that timing. There are
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Receiving a promotion is always a reassuring and exciting reward for your hard work. However, as an employee moving up to your first leadership position, you might struggle adjusting to your role in the workplace. A common concern is managing workers that once were at your level, and finding ways to earn their respect as
Promoted to Management: 15 Ways To Navigate Workplace Relationship Changes Read More »
The new year is upon us! It’s time to consider our leadership goals for 2020. “Goals push us to do better,” says LYNN WHITESELL, managing partner at Harris Whitesell Consulting. “Goals give us focus and direction. Goal setting allows you to take control of your life or company direction and provides you a benchmark for
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