In 1973, America’s dependence upon other nations for oil led to skyrocketing gas prices, gas rationing and international tensions with the Middle East. The oil crisis dramatically impacted our culture and economy. In the 2020s, microchips may become the new oil. Phones, automobiles and computers have made us dependent upon chip manufacturers. On “60 Minutes,” Intel’s CEO claimed that the ...
Mark was a young entrepreneur trying to build a website business. He had very limited monies to fund his core business, let alone a new venture. Then, someone convinced Mark to buy into an unproven technology. He borrowed money to invest in the product only to discover that his customers were not interested in his new product. His impulsive pursuit ...
Our ministry has been doing sizable events for over a decade. These events require advance planning to secure the facility, speakers, etc. We desire to host live events in 2021, but how do you plan when you don’t know the future? We gathered input and information from the venues and our sponsors and selected the dates we thought most ...
A recent article from Harvard Business Review stated, “Under uncertainty, traditional approaches to strategic planning can be downright dangerous.” The danger comes from “underestimating uncertainty.” The nation is more aware than ever of the possibilities of restrictions, shut-downs, shipment delays, quarantined employees and the lingering possibilities of future shutdowns. 2021 may require planning with multiple strategies based on potential outcomes―providing ...
After my son was diagnosed with autism, a group of parents and I decided to start a school for children with special needs. Some professionals told us we could serve learning disabilities or autism, but we couldn’t serve both. As parents we fought that conclusion. It took several months, but eventually we concluded the professionals were right. We developed a ...
An article by Fortune Magazine states, “The implication [of Coronavirus] is that companies will have to rethink, not tweak, their business models.” The pandemic has elevated the need for changes in business models to an extreme level in a short amount of time. Without warning, businesses were shut down, asked to create new ways of doing business without time to ...
Late business leader and author Peter Drucker suggested, “In order to grow, a business must have a systematic policy to get rid of the outgrown, the obsolete, the unproductive.” Drucker believed that knowing what not to do is as essential to success as knowing what to do. And knowing when to stop is just as imperative as knowing when to ...
In our changing world, many cash-starved businesses are considering new business opportunities. There is a distinct difference between a pivot in your business and a shift in your mission. In the pursuit of cash, many will be tempted by a new product line or even a different business model. Although survival is critical, it’s just as important to be aware ...
Over the years, I’ve helped many businesses become more profitable. In this series, we’re discussing five steps to move from struggling to thriving in business. The third step is to Project a Realistic Future. Without a financial plan, you will continue with bad spending habits or miss your sales goals. If your business is struggling, strive to convince your creditors ...
In July 1776, 56 men representing 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring America’s freedom from Britain. These men’s written commitment made a difference for centuries to come. There is power in taking a stand, putting it in writing, and then having your leaders sign their commitment. In Nehemiah 9, Israel was at a turning point. After hearing the ...
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