The Key To Business Growth In 2021? It May Be "Fluidity."
Countless business books preach the virtues of staying focused. But as 2020 taught us, being too rigidly focused doesn't work in every environment. The entrepreneurs who are thriving now embrace a concept that Connie Steel, author of the new book Building the Business of You, calls "Fluidity." Rather than boxing themselves in, they embrace the idea of playing multiple roles at the same time.
Understanding fluidity is essential for anyone who wants to thrive in today's business environment, ... [+] according to author Connie Steele.
Lessons in Business Continuity and More From 2020
The last year has been a remarkable time in our society, filled with disruption. The changes in the economy have created challenges for many, but also positive impacts, such as closer connections with customers, enhanced models for direct selling, and growth of online sharing and capturing of data. We see change everywhere: in the people, the processes and the technology with which we operate. Change is as present as it is pervasive.
Without change, there would be no improvements. If business is about growing, expanding and making things better for your customers, then what changes are you making? As many of us begin to see future recovery, I too look to the horizon and know that better days are ahead for us all. It may be today, or it may be tomorrow, but recovery is happening. I have learned much about business during these challenging times, below are some of those lessons.
Blossom Homecoming: Cañon City High School grad will showcase business as vendor at festival
Walker, a 2009 graduate of Cañon City High School, made Fort Collins her home after she moved there to attended college.
Walked describes Kombucha as “a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years.”
Walker and her head brewer produce, package and distribute the product themselves, which is in more than 50 stores along the Front Range region in Fort Collins.
Childcare Is a Business Issue
When the Covid-19 pandemic removed the safety net of school and day care, the impact on working parents was cataclysmic.
Childcare is not a family issue, it is a business issue. It affects how we work, when we work and for many, why we work. Moving forward, employer-provided child care could also influence where we work. Employers that provide high-quality childcare will not only differentiate themselves from the competition but will also create a “sticky” benefit that fosters retention.
Business Owners On Lake Vermillion Optimistic for Much Better Summer Season - Fox21Online
LAKE VERMILLION, Minn. – After a year of the unknown and countless cancellations, the summer season is looking brighter for businesses along Lake Vermillion.
"This year is looking to be our best year-to-date," said Kyle Colbert, owner of Lake Vermillion Houseboats .
The scene is calm on Lake Vermillion, but many business owners are preparing for a stampede of activity as spring turns to summer.
"Last year not knowing whether or not we were going to be open with COVID, and now being able to expand on last year and look forward to this year – it's overwhelming honestly," said Joy Colbert, owner of Lake Vermillion Houseboats.
The 4 Phases To Becoming A Billion Dollar Business
Business growth and acceleration have always been important aspects of creating value for any business. Oftentimes, companies pursue these processes through organic means like growing sales teams or accelerating investments in lead generation. Inorganic methods, such as acquiring a business, is another way to pursue growth.
I recently spoke with Craig Powell, CEO of Motus, who developed a methodology that helps guide entrepreneurs and their teams through each stage of business growth. This methodology focuses on the "ages and stages" that businesses experience as they grow, and outlines associated behaviors and approaches associated with each stage. This is a method Craig has followed for decades to help team members understand the rationality a business follows in each stage of development.
Business notes: Williamsburg Landing begins project to create outdoor dining area, outdoor
The late Hans and Brigitte Kopper left $800,000, the single largest gift the Landing has ever received, as an endowment.
According to Sally Wolfe, senior director of development, the funds will be invested and will generate about $40,000 annually for projects at the Landing. "Several years ago, Greg Storer (Landing president and CEO) and I began talking with residents about projects they would like to enhance the Landing." Among the ideas, she said, was beautification.
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