Entrepreneurs agonize as to whether they should sell their business. They obsess over timing and value. A desire for liquidity often conflicts with a fear of uselessness if they lose the company that is their “baby.” They may ...
When the economy softens and costs rise, most small and midsize businesses need to take a hard look at how they manage cash flow as well as monitoring the right key performance indicators (KPIs). Many leaders are well aware of...
5 tips to stay ahead of the game Technology, the change agent of our generation, is transforming the business landscape by enabling small and midsize businesses to streamline processes, improve productivity and get ahead of competitors. In a recent s...
Economic confidence among small businesses fell to its lowest level since the start of the year, which can largely be attributed to the negative impact of tariffs on sales and profits, according to a survey conducted by Vistage an...
Frank Sciarrino, COO of Quote Countertops, radically changed his marketing and sales strategy by integrating an online app. Frank Sciarrino — part of the next generation of family leadership — recognized that one facet of the ...
It’s the best of times and the worst of times to be a business owner. For many, the promise of a liquidity event represents the culmination of their life’s work. But how do you optimize your valuation or determine the...
If you want to understand what kept small and midsize CEOs up at night during 2018, look back at these 8 top articles on the Vistage Research Center. They highlight some of the unforeseen plot shifts over the year, unexpected...
I have had the honor of helping over 60 Vistage members craft their best business strategies. A couple years ago, I worked with the management team of a member who was contemplating the company’s growth plan. Based on instincts ...
Innovation, that perennial cornerstone of successful businesses, has been nearly redefined recently by companies disrupting the status quo: Uber, Lyft, Amazon and Netflix, for example. As a CEO, you might feel that business innova...
There is no need to sacrifice your entire marketing strategy or your sales tactics if you want a fresh approach to ramping up your business growth. Instead, look to the resources you already have — your current satisfied customers. A...