Don’t get left behind in the tech race Article August 12, 2019 by Joe Galvin 0 comments 964 viewson Technology 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 study conducted by SMB Group and my team at Vistage, 218 CEOs from small and midsize …
Tariffs erode small business projections, according to June 2019 CEO survey ArticleResearch July 3, 2019 by Anne Petrik 0 comments 299 viewson Economic / Future Trends 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 and The Wall Street Journal. The monthly survey was conducted June 3-10 and captured input from 720 …
Radical innovation case study: Quote Countertops Video June 17, 2019 by Vistage Staff 0 comments 1070 viewson Innovation 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 business had stagnated: marketing and sales. Countertops, and home remodeling more generally, were stuck in brick-and-mortar showrooms, while other …
Merger and acquisition trends in 2019: 10 steps to optimize your valuation Article June 14, 2019 by Marc Emmer 0 comments 5320 viewson Mergers & Acquisitions 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 ideal timing of the event? The public marketplace doesn’t like uncertainty, and our socioeconomic conditions …
Best of Vistage Research Center 2018 ArticleResearch December 20, 2018 by Joe Galvin 0 comments 3583 viewson Leadership 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 events that pressured-tested the growth strategies and leadership of many CEOs. From new tax law …