by Julie Poland | Mar 28, 2019 | Growth and Change, Life as a Leader, Scaling Up, Uncategorized
One might think that a rapidly growing business is a bonanza, but that is probably when the “one” isn’t actually in the rapidly growing business. Although growth is the Holy Grail for most entrepreneurs, it brings some problems along for the ride...
by Julie Poland | May 11, 2018 | Life as a Leader, Scaling Up, Strategic Leadership
Business ownership sounds glamorous to some, but once you’re in the trenches the glamour can wear off quickly. Sales and marketing, changing customer needs, hiring and supervising employees, and staying on top of cash flow can take a toll. Are you really running your...
by Julie Poland | Mar 5, 2018 | Process and Quality, Scaling Up
One of the fundamental Scaling Up questions relates to execution: “Are all processes running without drama and driving industry-leading profitability?” You have to have the right people in your business, and they need to be doing the right things, but in...
by Julie Poland | Dec 27, 2017 | Growth and Change, Scaling Up, Strategic Leadership
So you want to scale your business but you’re not sure where to start? Some businesses choose to focus on scaling because they see some incredible possibilities. Others implement some aspects because they want to relieve some current pain. Companies that are...
by Julie Poland | Dec 6, 2017 | Growth and Change, Life as a Leader, Strategic Leadership, Uncategorized, Vision and Strategy
How quickly do you want to grow your business? Or let’s frame it in more aspirational terms – how fast can you double your company’s revenue? That’s not an unrealistic question when you stop to think about it. Would you like to see some...
