A former business owner told me a story the other day that may strike a familiar chord with those of you who have experienced a change in management and what it can do to an organization.

Having sold his business several years ago, Roy (not his real name) is in the middle of an employment contract. It’s straight salary, with no incentives. Since the sale, the acquiring company has not invested in the business. This has led to customer dissatisfaction and an increase in complaints because of a decrease in quality. Read more…

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f you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, you probably know the feeling of having strategic problems and not knowing where to turn for advice. A solution worth considering is joining a group (or forming one) of like-minded people who can support you in your business by offering their perspectives, and for whom you can do the same. These types of groups are often called Mastermind groups.

Sandi Webster of Consultants 2 Go, belongs to the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a non-profit membership organization for women presidents of multimillion-dollar companies, which functions as her mastermind group. “I joined because I was looking for women who were at a particular level of business where I could share ideas, and better yet, get new ideas for my management consulting business,” Webster said. The cost is $1650 a year and includes monthly chapter meetings. Read more…

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