Who Holds the Presumption of Integrity?
Who has greater moral authority, the classy start-up or the established brand? Small companies are presumed to possess integrity and higher quality. But is this conclusion always valid?
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Small Firm vs. Large Firm Innovation
Does innovation fundamentally differ when you’re talking small firms vs. big firms? Lisa Noble, CEO of Farmhouse Foods, provides some insights into what makes a company successful for more than a century.
Not a Retailer-You’re a Coach with Products
Though small retailers struggle to compete with mega-stores, they have the potential to provide services their large competitors can never match. A changed mindset may transform the traditional retail relationship.
What your Customers are Thinking
It pays to know what your customers are thinking then meet their needs before they express them. Easier said than done? Not when your passion is customer service.
Sailing Beyond the Small Business Mindset – OCSC Sailing
Small business owners often dive into a business with just enough knowledge and passion to avoid failure, but not enough to really succeed. The owners of OCSC Sailing were held in that position for a long time, until five years ago, when they began breaking out of the invisible cage.
Robert Sher is founding principal of CEO to CEO, a consulting firm of former chief executives that improves the leadership infrastructure of midsized companies seeking to accelerate their performance. He was chief executive of Bentley Publishing Group from 1984 to 2006 and steered the firm to become a leading player in its industry (decorative art publishing).