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How Do I Start A Small Business?

Strategy Driven

However, the traditional business plan is only widely used and includes; Creating an executive summary mentioning the mission statement, vision, services, employees, leadership team, location, products, of your business. Applying for Required Licenses and Permits. Accurately Evaluating Your Finances and Funding Your Business.

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Mike Purcell Joins StrategyDriven Power & Utilities Advisory Services Practice

Strategy Driven

His hands-on knowledge and experience in performance improvement, regulatory inspection readiness, license renewals, and power uprates will be a great asset to our team”. For decades, Mike has served in senior leadership roles within the Power & Utilities Industry. Click here to read Mike’s complete biography.

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How to Give Negative Feedback When Your Organization Is “Nice”

Harvard Business Review

I was meeting with a client last week, the CEO of a global asset management firm. Increasing candor and feedback does not give any of us license to say whatever we want, however we want, whenever we want. There is nothing easy or simple about becoming better at these crucial leadership skills. And say thank you.