Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. Aside from improving employee morale, streamlined business processes are critical for maintaining a competitive edge.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The moral of the story is this…A lack of delegation creates operational bottlenecks, delegation confused with abdication creates organization chaos, and effective delegation of authority vs. tasks creates personal and operational excellence. Share and Enjoy: View Comments bfpower Well said, Mike.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 15, 2024

This article explores the various aspects of ACA compliance costs and their impact on small business finances. This platform offers a straightforward, turn-key solution for ACA compliance reporting, designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing business operations.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic. While a business cannot scale without growth, a business can grow without being scalable.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

My clients hire me not solely on the basis of what I can personally do for them in a vacuum, but rather what the collective influence of my network and resources can accomplish for them when I operate outside of my own personal bubble. That humility boosts employee engagement and morale.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Posted on March 24th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Is the customer really always right? There is in fact a point where “bad customers&# can erode margins, negatively affect morale, or even tarnish a brand.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If your attitude is impeding your relationships, your talent, or your health, it might be time to consider making some changes…If you have any great stories about how attitudes impact leadership and morale please share them in the comments section below. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] William Powell So nice to see this being addressed.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The moral of this story is leaders need to be honest, have a demonstrated track record of success, be excellent communicators, place an emphasis on serving those they lead, be fluid in approach, have laser focus, and a bias toward action. Visit [link] to learn more about the leadership system.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

Values based hiring increases performance, enhances collaboration, reduces turnover, increases morale, and creates a stable culture. You see, any of the traits identified in the 98 other answers absent character and integrity will eventually lead to some type of disconnect or debacle.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations. When I said that Vision determines the strategy, I was operating from my own definition of vision (vision= purpose, picture and values). I wouldn't retrofit values after strategy.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 30, 2013

Madison writes for various outlets on finance and management.]. He or she oversees operations and makes decisions for the organization. Typical leadership characteristics include the following: Dedication to honor, principles and moral obligations that you strongly stand for. Innovative. Ability to inspire and influence.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Aside from being costly, a flawed execution can cast doubt on management credibility, have a negative impact on morale, taint the brand, adversely affect external relationships, and cause a variety of other problems for your business. Failed initiatives are costly at several levels.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times. How sad is this?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It's not – Unless the request infringes upon our values, moral or ethical standards using no as a response is just intellectually lazy, avoidance or ego centric – imho [link] mikemyatt So Dan, tell me how you really feel All kidding aside, you and I are definitely on the same page here.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Streamlining payroll administration processes is fundamental to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring that employees receive their wages accurately and promptly—essential for maintaining high job satisfaction and company morale.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

By the way, employee performance and morale at Wal-Mart is near all time lows… Diversity mandates just don’t work… Talent begets talent and blending occurs naturally when good decisions are made for the right reasons. link] Anna Smith Sorry for the misunderstanding – I never meant to talk about moral superiority.

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HR Digest

MARCH 18, 2025

The employer uses this window to secure their operations, reassign duties to other employees and lock down confidential company information. In the UK, where this concept is widely use, its particularly common in sectors like finance, law and technology, where intellectual capital is the currency. So, what is garden leave then?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 7, 2020

But as operations begin, some equipment may become redundant. The opportune time to start tracking your cash flow is during the initial phase of your operation. For businesses whose finances have been hit hard by the pandemic, laying off workers may be an idea worth considering. Get rid of surplus equipment.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

The moral of my story continues to be that in order to be a great leader, you absolutely must be a great reader. Teddy Roosevelt was rumored to actually read two books a day. Thomas Jefferson had one of the most exhaustive personal libraries of his time prior to donating it to the Library of Congress (which many joked Roosevelt had read).

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

It can be helpful to have employees, and in some cases, you will need staff that you can rely on, but for certain aspects of the operation, you may be able to outsource the work. Most businesses rely very heavily on equipment and technology for their operation. Here are a few ways that you can reduce your business costs.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 12, 2021

Music is my first language, the machine code of my operating system. The upshot: Very early in his Navy career, before his SEAL days, Brandon did a six-month tour in the Western Pacific as a helicopter sonar operator and rescue swimmer on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Terrible morale, place not well kept, people got sick.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

and is an expert on risk, strategy, and finance. It is a new, more advanced way of studying environments, making decisions, building cultures, and operating on a day-to-day basis. For example, they many fail to detect or assess profound changes in operating landscapes, like Bear Stearns or Blockbuster did. Northern Command.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It involves reassessing your business operations, starting with leadership. Keep in mind that the business is failing and staff morale is already low. Perhaps, finance is an issue, and paying for their training isn’t a feasible idea. According to entrepreneur.com, 70% of business failures are primarily finance-based.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Poor customer service dramatically causes loss of sales, decline of company reputation, lack of new customers and referrals, increased discounting, lower morale, higher turnover — all further perpetuating a poor customer experience.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

When you own and operate a business you need to have certain procedures for an efficient and seamless function. Sometimes the difficulty of managing your time makes for a haphazard operation. An inefficient operation results in unproductive activities which often miss the point and worse yet, result in wasted time and wasted resources.

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Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

What really occurred was a financial commodities bubble caused by a complicated set of games-playing in the commodities markets by banks operating with secret and unfair federal exemptions to bring investment money into a place it was never supposed to be. 

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2019

It significantly lowers engagement, morale, and ultimately, performance. Given how damaging fear can be—and given the financial consequences—how can you assess if your organization is operating under fear’s grip? Fear is bad for business. Consider these facts: According to Human Resource Executive magazine, roughly one-third of U.S.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 21, 2020

Few businesses operate without the extensive use of complex IT systems. Something that means your employees will be free of the mundane and reactive tasks that can damage morale, and that you get to make significant monetary savings as well. Check the efficiency of your IT.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Flexibility in the way businesses operate can take many forms, but adaptability and agility are increasingly becoming key attributes in competitive enterprise scenarios. There is a real need for flexibility at a strategic level, both in terms of the way in which businesses operate and from the perspective of individual employees.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. It made it easier for us to concentrate on bigger issues they would carry into life – character, moral type issues. Because each child is different, I also believe parents should have different plans for each child.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

HAVING ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ REGARDING PERSONAL VS. BUSINESS FINANCES. This is vital to maintaining morale and a general positive feeling toward the business. He currently co-owns and operates three entrepreneurial companies with his father, Elliott Greenberg, which have each flourished for over 10 years.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2020

These key areas include: Manage operations with minimal loss and disruption to daily business flow. According to a recent survey in USA Today, Americans are far more worried about their finances than their health amid the COVID-19 outbreak. It will also be viewed as a morale booster and an investment in your people.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2020

These key areas include: Manage operations with minimal loss and disruption to daily business flow. According to a recent survey in USA Today, Americans are far more worried about their finances than their health amid the COVID-19 outbreak. It will also be viewed as a morale booster and an investment in your people.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2011

But in his first work, The Theory of Moral Sentiments — which he considered his most meaningful contribution — he writes about our duty to fellow members of society. Predictably, the right quotes Wealth of Nations and the left quotes The Theory of Moral Sentiments. I don't think he was. Adam Smith would be proud.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 27, 2015

Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. It made it easier to concentrate on bigger issues they would carry into life — character, moral type issues. Because each child is different, I also believe parents should have different plans for each child.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2015

Most pastors know that the ministry is a life of faith, even in the area of finances. Operating any size church takes resources. Be willing to not only voice your support, but provide physical, financial, and moral support to the pastor’s plan. Most pastors don’t expect to be wealthy.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 10, 2011

In a recent paper, Jonathan Morduch and Jonathan Conning explain the role of debt and equity financing in the microfinance industry. In microfinance, just as in corporate finance, one of the key ratios driving investors is the debt-to-equity ratio. But just rescheduling debt payments may not be enough.

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