The Power of Three: Making Money, Spending Time, and Making a Difference
There's a saying: "If something is really important to you, you'll find a way to do it. If it's not, you'll find an excuse." This means that if you really
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Business Management
Leadership Skills: How to Avoid Burnout and Optimize Performance
Leadership skills are critical for entrepreneurs to drive business growth and success. However, the demands of building a company can push leaders to their limits, leading to burnout and reduced
Overcoming Procrastination: Understanding the Root Causes and Effective Strategies
Procrastination is something that we all struggle with in some form or another. We know that we need to do certain things, but we keep putting them off until some
The Art of Making Tough Choices: Strategies for Merciless Decision-Making and Merciful Execution
Strategy is about making choices. Planning is about putting the ducks in a row. Between strategy and planning we find a lot of emotions. Usually about choices we made, need
Why Financial Statements Are Important?
Financial management is critical to the ongoing health and vitality of a business. Financial statements are the vital life signs that tell how the business is doing. It is important for
The Blind Spot that Could End It All for Your Business
As trusted advisors, we often learn that many entrepreneurs are running their business cash on cash. It might surprise you to learn that the financial aspects of their business are
Prepare Yourself for the Post-Pandemic Shift
I’m afraid my children will remember COVID-19 as one of their favorite times because Dad was home. The statement above is etched in my mind as one of the stand-out moments of
How Testing Assumptions Can Improve Performance?
The lowest load-bearing part of a building is usually referred to as the foundation. The foundation of a building determines the kinds of adversities a building can withstand. A business
Intergenerational Wealth: Are You Yoking?
When we hear the term “Baby Boomers” our minds tend to be flooded with thoughts about succession planning and the so-called “Great Wealth Transfer”. What if I were to tell
How To Assign Tasks Effectively & Be a Successful Business Builder
The following is based on one of The Covenant Group’s clients, Robin Froner. All of the names and telling details have been changed to preserve client privacy. Over the past year,
These 4 Simple Guidelines Can Transform Your Organization
There is a great story on business performance, from Harvard professors Donald Sull and Kathleen Eisenhardt who write and teach on strategy and decision-making. They tell the story of a
Why Coach On The Go™
It is often easy to get excited about an idea. However, successful entrepreneurs differentiate themselves through their ability to put good ideas into action. When Isadore Sharp, the legendary founder of
Workflow Management Part 3: Google Apps
Within the realm of cloud computing technology, there are many applications and platforms to help small businesses have more efficient workflow management and stay on the cutting-edge of internal productivity.
Workflow Management Part 2: Cloud Computing
Workflow management strategies for entrepreneurs have changed significantly over the past decade. No longer are business builders required to manage staff, resources, business operations and all other aspects of the
Workflow Management Part 1: Automated Systems
Entrepreneurs must find a way to take small budgets, limited resources and scarce manpower and create a thriving business environment to sustain growth and development throughout the initial months or
Staying Focused Part 1: Concentrate On Business
The school of Zen Buddhism has gained mainstream recognition in recent years. Many people want to achieve their own version of peace, tranquillity and focus in their everyday lives. The complications,
Weathering The Storm Part 1: Managing A Client Crisis
There are many forms of business blunders ranging from shipping errors, miscommunications and clerical mistakes to more significant problems, such as major drops in stock value or managerial corruption. While
Top Managers Know How To Listen
Entrepreneurs are able to take a new idea and translate it into a tangible business venture through hard work and determination. Successful business leaders are not only savvy on how
Create Teams That Can Run Themselves
As you become more established in running your own organization and generating more business, it will be necessary to delegate functions and tasks to other employees. The main purpose of
Insulate Yourself From Operational Risk
Every entrepreneur has to develop a tolerance for a certain amount of risk. However, this does not mean they have to be vulnerable. By taking steps to assess and mitigate
Define Your Business’ Role in its Industry
As a business builder, it is not enough to decide who is your ideal client and how much revenue you want to generate. You must also determine whether your company
Run a Business Operation Guided by Values
Your business plan is probably one of the most important documents you will create for your company. It is valuable because it is not just a few pages that you
What’s Missing in Your Business Plan?
Type "write a business plan" into a search engine and you will get millions of results. If you merely base one of the foundational documents for your business on a
Align Business Decisions With Your Values Every Day
Although the News of the World phone-hacking scandal came to a head more than one year ago, the story continues to serve as a prime example of what can go