The Skills for Success
Math, along with numbers in general, scare many small business owners. Rather than deal with this fear, they often stick their heads in the sand and ignore the hard truths and opportunities that come…
Giving Back and Making it Count
How can a food business authentically and effectively align its charitable giving with its business model? Food based businesses, such as restaurants, farm and food producers are regularly asked for…
Financing A Sustainable Food System in New England
by Lisa Sebesta How can we finance a sustainable food system in New England? In late January, 125 people gathered for a one-day session to tackle this question. Obviously, it’s difficult, if not…
9 Tips for Growing Your Business
We’re sick of New Year’s resolutions, too, don’t worry. But January is as good a time as any to take a step back and review your approach to growing your business in the coming year. That empty…
Transferable skills
About a month ago, a chance run-in with Creative Realities' Chief Talent Officer led to an offer to participate in their Facilitator Development Program. I had first learned about Creative Realities,…
The Six Hats of Creative Thinking
All business owners face challenges and opportunities on a regular basis. And with all the details of running a business, it’s often difficult to find the time to think creatively about the best…
How Do You Measure Success?
I started working with a new client last week who wants to re-energize his business. In our initial meeting, I asked him his goals for the strategic audit. He replied, “I want to make a profit.” I…