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"I'm going to write my book next year."
I hear this at the end of every year, but the drum-beat gets stronger in December. And every time, I ask the same question:
"What kind of book are you going to write? Prescriptive or positioning?"
What many of the aspiring-author-professionals don't realize is that there's a
Recruiting top talent can feel like trying to lasso a unicorn. 🎠 No matter how hard you work on job descriptions, interviews, and benefits packages, the perfect candidate always seems just out of reach. It’s not because your expectations are unrealistic — it’s because the pool you’re drawing from is too small. When everyone is fishing in the same pond,
Chapter 11 bankruptcy presents mid-sized businesses facing financial distress with a serious path to restructuring. But there are plenty of pitfalls, particularly for franchisees who operate under license from a better capitalized and more sophisticated franchisor partner with the underlying franchise agreement governing many aspects of franchisee operations. A recent decision out of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
For many of my clients, the holidays represent a time of warmth, togetherness, and celebration. When you are newly single (whether through divorce or the loss of your spouse), this season can stir up feelings of grief, loneliness, and a longing for how things used to be. One client shared that the rituals she once loved now feel hollow, the
When business leaders talk about turnover, the conversation usually centers on HR metrics; things like hiring costs, onboarding time, or employee engagement scores. Those are important, but they only scratch the surface.
The real cost of turnover shows up in the value of your business.
Here’s why.
Direct Costs
Replacing an employee is expensive. Recruiting, training, and onboarding costs add
Data privacy is a legal obligation and a cornerstone of trust between businesses and their customers. With regulations becoming stricter globally, small businesses and government agencies must understand and comply with data privacy laws. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. Here, we explore the key data privacy regulations, their implications, and actionable steps small
Since the Great COVID-19 Pivot of 2020, all manufacturers have shown resilience, but it’s the advanced ones—those using AI, automation, and cutting-edge tools—that have led the way. We’ve seen clients rise to the challenge, setting new standards for agility and innovation. When demand for critical supplies surged, automotive and aerospace advanced manufacturers quickly retooled for ventilators and protective gear, textile
For years, public relations followed a simple formula: build relationships with journalists, pitch compelling stories, and rely on traditional media to shape public perception. That approach worked when newsrooms were the main gateway to attention.
Today, that world no longer exists. The rise of digital platforms and the explosion of independent content creators have completely changed how information spreads. Traditional
Business owners spend years building their companies, strengthening operations, and developing teams.
Yet many reach the selling stage without a clear picture of their HR landscape. Buyers look closely at people-practices, they want to understand who works for the business, how those employees are supported, and whether the organization has the structure needed to protect future operations. Additionally, they also
Author: Waqar B. Hashim is a veteran product development leader with over 30 years of experience bringing complex hardware-software integrated products to market, generating more than $5 billion in sales worldwide.
This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to product development, especially for our clients who are venturing out to develop a new product for the