What is this all about? (A brief explanation)
One of the things I have trained myself to do over the years, whether writing books, speaking on stage, or consulting, is to stop and
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The Steward’s Rules – A New Video Series!
THE STEWARD’S RULES A Durable Framework for Building Businesses That Last, and Make a Real Difference In almost every conversation I have with small business
Growing up Rich
I grew up thinking my family was rich. Not because we lived in a big house or took fancy vacations — we didn’t — but because
Fall is the Season for Planning and Thinking
Every Fall, small business owners I know start to look ahead — budgets, goals, next year’s hopes and dreams.But there’s one question that rarely makes
Small Business Stewardship – It’s About Good Systems
Most small business owners think of themselves as good people doing their best. And they probably are both. But the key is that stewardship isn’t
Why Succession Planning Matters – to Business Builders!
When I write about stewardship in small business, succession planning is often the missing piece. Yet it may be the most important stewardship decision an
All in Good Time…
One of the unusual benefits of a Succession Plan is that it slows…..things…..down…., often a big advantage to both the founders (G1s) and the successors (G2s and G3s).