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CBJ editorial: Staring into the abyss

The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the most seminal periods for anyone who lived through that world wide health crisis, including business owners and operators. No matter how robust a business model a business may have had…

Archimedes’ lever and organizational change

By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial Archimedes said, “Give me a long enough lever and…

Business success begins before the business plan

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial What’s the first thing to do when considering starting…

Keeping your virtual meetings productive

By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial It is challenging enough to plan and facilitate a…

Visual storytelling has stronger effect

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Visual storytelling has been with us since the days…

The power of advocacy

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Nonprofit organizations play important roles in communities as experts…

Are they independent contractors or employees?

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Need help with some aspects of your small business,…

Prevention worth more than the cure

By Dr. James A. Merchant As health care and health insurance costs have risen sharply…

From football field to boardroom

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial The story of how Steven Montgomery Jr. made his…

Rock your brand with research

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Building a strong brand requires making strong connections with…

Boosting engagement, making decisions

By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial The Gallup organization is perhaps the premier survey research…

On motivation and attitude

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference” – Winston Churchill People often…

Best practices for working with board committees

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Unless its bylaws or articles prohibit or limit their…

Information for all small businesses

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever been to the SCORE website at…

The real meaning of influence

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Did you know the word “influence” has an astrological…

Brand determined by customers

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial When it comes to your company’s brand, have you…