In its simplest sense, business transparency means clear, unhindered honesty in the way that business is conducted. The Business Dictionary has defined transparency as a “lack of hidden agendas or conditions, accompanied by the availability of full information...
As a business owner, if you value your employees, you can’t afford to cut employee development from your budget. It may seem like a daunting concept to manage and create a continued and future plan for employee development. Whether salaried or hourly, every person on...
Business owners are busy people but they are also effective and efficient people. So, how can we take advantage of opportunities for running our businesses better without committing more time than we have available? Hamilton Captive Management has developed a simple...
What makes a CEO great? Their personality? An Ivy League pedigree? Decades of experience and a lengthy resume? It’s more than just charisma, and more than a combination of all of these. Let’s take a look at what the world’s top CEOs have in common. Are you...
The founder of a business is often the driving force in many areas of their organization, particularly in business development and client acquisition. After all, the founder is critically aware that the most spectacular product in the world will be unsuccessful...
A doctor can learn a lot about a person’s state of health with a few simple measurements: pulse, temperature, and blood pressure. As an entrepreneur, you should be able to check into your business’s financial health. You should know how much is coming in and where the...
Position yourself to be accountable, improve your skill set, and continually learn by setting personal benchmarks and reviewing them regularly. Learning leads to a better quality of life, boosts confidence and personal development, and influences your life in a...
Whether you want to lead a business, a department a team, or achieve your own personal goals, effective leadership is a crucial trait to develop. Degrees, professional certifications and experience all contribute to success but without leadership skills you will...
Entrepreneurs understand that networking is important when building a business. Because many of us are not naturally inclined to network and the best methods may not be intuitively obvious, we want to offer some tips to help you get started. 1. Don’t expect anything...
Maybe you became an entrepreneur because you felt like you were stuck in a previous role. Or perhaps you didn’t fit in well with the company culture. Now that you’re in a leadership role, you can take an active part in helping your team prevent burnout. In this...