Knowing whether a task is worth automating first requires taking a look at the total time, energy and trouble going into completing it the way it’s done today. From there, you can explore what tools are available to address concerns.

It’s satisfying to see an employee grow. So how do you know when someone is ready to take on more responsibility? What are the signs to watch for? Here, I break down how to identify when an employee is ready to take on more responsibility and carry your business forward.

Employees actually want to work to your standards. They want to learn and grow. How can you motivate staff to work consistently to your standards? Train them! Here are 5 essential steps to follow…

As your business grows, financial management turns into an increasingly delicate task. To stay on top of the books (and stay ahead of problems later), you need a rising degree of financial intelligence. When do you know it’s time to delegate all your financial responsibilities to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)? We’ll explore the key differences between a bookkeeper and a CFO to understand which will have the biggest impact on your business according to your needs, right now.

The prospect of delegating may make you cringe because of the amount of time and effort it takes up front. In the long term, however, it will save you exponentially more time and help you conserve exponentially more energy, allowing you to focus on bigger, more important aspects of your business.

No business achieves success without clearly defined goals to guide decisions and actions. And those goals must be grounded in a meaningful and intentional purpose to make them stick.

By setting realistic, clearly defined, measurable goals and having a more clearly defined purpose for your business, you can start down the right path today. Here are steps to start the process.