Category Archives: Management

Ebenezer Wasn’t the Only Boss

Each year I reprint a post from 2013 about the underappreciated boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! This week was the 177th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas … Continue reading

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The Dismal Ds and Exit Planning

The Dismal Ds are a cynical list of problems that can force your exit from the business, but they are no joke. Continue reading

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Exit Planning When Kids Don’t Cut It

When passing your business to children, other stakeholders include key employees and offspring who are not involved in the company. Continue reading

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COVID Fatigue Unites Business Owners

Dealing with  COVID fatigue unites business owners. If that sounds strange to you, let me make my case. I’m not doing this to whine, but I want business owners who don’t have an existing support structure to know that they … Continue reading

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School Daze and Business Owners

“School Daze” is more than an old Spike Lee movie. It’s the latest “COVID-19 gift” as one of my clients facetiously refers to ancillary issues created by the pandemic. As employers, we are watching and waiting to see what new … Continue reading

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