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Hiring: What’s an “Ideal Fit”?
By Kristen Harris, EO Columbus member and Co-Founder of Portfolio Creative. In hiring it’s important to remember people are not commodities, individuals are not interchangeable. Even with equal skills or experience, every person is unique, and so is every company and role. It’s important to find the right person for the right position—that’s an Ideal
Delegation, Communication & Feedback: 3 Critical Keys to Leadership
In this excerpt from his new book, Stupid Enough to Succeed: The Millennial Entrepreneur’s Guide to Achieving Business Hypergrowth, Jeff Naeem shares tips for successful delegation. Let's start with the "D" word. You have to let go and trust other people to get things done. Trust their training. (Or train them better!) Here's how smart delegation
7 Benefits of Taking a Company Retreat
Company retreats come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you opt for luxury accommodations or woodsy lodgings, what’s most important is organizing a variety of activities and workshops that bring out the best in your team. Research retreat ideas and come up with an environment that will work for your organization. Consider consulting with a
How to Build a Truly Valuable Firm
By Ian Altman, a business expert who helps his clients discover how to modernize sales and marketing for today’s customer. Business owners often ask me, “What should we be doing to make our organization a good acquisition target?” As someone who has successfully sold companies in the past, I’ve identified best practices of attracting a
Buying a Business? Start Here.
Buying an established business has its advantages. For example, when you buy a business, you take over an organization that’s typically already generating revenues. There’s also usually a customer base, an established business reputation and existing operational procedures. However, just like any kind of investment, there are risks as well. It is important to do the
5 Insurance Policies That Help Your Startup Grow
Beyond all the usual ingredients for a successful launch, you don’t want to underestimate the value of business insurance as you get started. Below are five business insurance policies that can help your startup get off the ground. 1. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE Maybe your startup began at your dining room table, but when you're ready