What is Horizontal Leadership? The concept of horizontal leadership is rapidly taking the place of vertical leadership models in many organizations today. But why? Think about a conference you’ve been to or a workshop you’ve participated in: you’re given a problem to solve or a discussion to have. At first, it’s a little awkward. No... Read More

Every business wants a great company culture. It’s something that can’t be manufactured, faked, or copied. It has to come organically— and not just from the people at the top.  Company culture is made up of values and beliefs that every employee who contributes to your business shares. A strong expression of your company’s beliefs... Read More

If you’re a small business owner, everyday begins with a new set of decisions to make. Choices about finances, software implementation, and employee management are ones that if you make incorrectly, can have serious consequences for your company.  So where are small business owners supposed to go for advice on making these kinds of choices?... Read More

Discussion about SaaS among business leaders, consultants, vendors, and tech writers is a healthy practice. It helps drive innovation and informs best practices. But it also creates a lot of noise. And where ERP software is concerned, there’s plenty of discussion (and noise) out there.  Due to the growing number of ERP solutions, especially as... Read More

Warning signs of another recession are looming. If you run or manage a small to midsize business, you’re probably wondering what that could mean for your future. How can your business brave the uncertainty of another economic downturn? Rather than panic, prepare. As reported by Small Business Trends, 44% of small business owners have not... Read More

According to Access Perks, 72% of workers said an “innovative culture was a factor in influencing them to join a company.” That’s the power of positive company culture.  So what is company culture, exactly? It’s a lot more than offering casual dress codes and flexible vacation time– it’s the core values that your business stands... Read More