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In their recently released book, Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain, authors Steve Preda and Gregory Cleary set out what they believe business owners must focus on as entrepreneurial leaders: People + Purpose + Playbooks +...

Small business owners, particularly those just starting out, often go it alone, bearing the stress of having to know every answer to every challenge that comes their way. It’s estimated that nearly two-thirds of CEOs don’t receive any outside leadership advice. That’s...

Are you a first-time entrepreneur? If so, you might feel overwhelmed at times with all the challenges you face in launching your business. Common business strategies entrepreneurs use when starting out include developing a business plan, studying the competition, and...

Managing a business is hard work. Having a support system that provides encouragement, new ideas, and guidance when you need it most is essential if you want to grow your business into what you’ve always envisioned. When you join a mastermind group, you benefit from...

Becoming an effective business leader takes time, effort and perseverance. Knowing that you don’t have to tackle the challenges of running a business alone can play a significant role in helping you avoid problems and obstacles that have plagued so many entrepreneurs...

Mastermind groups help entrepreneurs focus on the bigger picture. The members of these strong peer mentoring groups help provide honest feedback and share gained wisdom, all in support of building your career and maximizing your professional development. When you...

Many small business owners begin their businesses based on practical strengths, like a product or service, and marketing and sales knowledge. What they often lack, though, are the people management or leadership skills needed to develop a productive workforce that...

A mentor is typically thought of as an older and more experienced person sharing their wisdom with a younger person. Peer mentoring, though, is a relationship between people in similar stages of their careers who may or may not be the same age. What matters most in a...