The Gray Cat Blog
A comprehensive collection of blogs designed to assist small business owners and multi-unit operators.
I have been putting together business plans for over 30 years and it is clear to me that the strength of its core rests solely on being able to execute the plan. Each year I approach business...
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It is time to play the game called “G & A Budgeting”. This is the game where heads are counted; budgets are sandbagged and perks are justified. It is an...
There is an insightful quote from John Harvey-Jones, an English Businessman that says:
“The nice thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise rather than being...
Whether you are working in an office; operating a restaurant; or manage a retail location, having a consistent set of opening & closing procedures helps minimize customer disruption (and...
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Here is a short clip from a recent podcast, Burn the Ship, describing that topic.
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Recently, I had a terrific session with one of my clients on business planning. I have written articles before on the importance of business planning, but this session resonated with me. What was...
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…..”
Ah yes…..the annual business planning cycle is upon us.
The time of the year to huddle all of your business colleagues...
When it comes to the long-term success of a business, one of the key drivers is prudent capital re-investment. Unlike operational expenses that are used to run the daily business or working capital...
Hopefully your business is growing, cash flow is strong, and if that is the case, what a fantastic scenario to be enjoying! Now, one must determine what are the best ways to put those earnings to...
Recently, I appeared on a podcast hosted by John Lofstock where we discussed a myriad of topics including micromanagement and leadership.
Here is a short clip discussing this subject.
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If I were to ask employees and managers what their favorite part of their job is, my guess is that performance reviews wouldn’t be at the top of the list. There is something that is...
