Business Owners & Executives
Business executives and owners of privately held businesses wear many hats, each of which require different skill-sets. Yet, at the same time, the pressures of running a business often leave little time for the continuing education that can benefit them. Financial Poise provides easily digestible, highly relevant information that business people can use right away to make their businesses better.
From columns and articles to webinars and podcasts, all of Financial Poise’s content is produced so that you don’t need a law degree or be a CPA to fully understand and apply the educational information provided. Instead, it’s developed specifically for business owners and executives with the intent to be as comprehensive as possible without all of the unnecessary jargon.
Covering such subjects as fraud and litigation as well as bankruptcy and other similar topics, the Financial Poise collection for business executives and owners is meant to be engaging and easy to apply, so that you can get back to doing what’s most important – running your business .
It’s Never Too Early to Start Leadership Succession Planning
Leadership succession planning should not wait until the business needs a shake up. Develop talent and leaders in good times and bad. Read More
How to Create a Family Business Charter
Successful family businesses often create a Family Charter or Family Business Constitution—a written agreement to guide decisions on boards, succession, hiring and more. Read More
7 Key Elements of Employee Handbook Design
The employee handbook. Most businesses have them, but is yours effective? Read this guide to the 7 must-have elements of an employee handbook. Read More
Not Making Business Decisions = Making Bad Business Decisions
When Werner Co. faces growing pains, its president avoids making business decisions that could jeopardize the company—but his inaction is still a decision. Read More
6 Tips for Building a Better Marketing Team
To get the most from your marketing team or consultants, you must act as a leader. Follow these tips to get a better marketing team & reach your objectives. Read More
Shut Up and Listen: How to Practice Effective Listening for Leaders
The key to active listening in leadership is to “shut up” and count to 10. This simple exercise discourages interruptions and boosts effective listening. Read More
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Surviving a Business Divorce
A business divorce is sometimes inevitable, but it can be avoided. Precautionary measures and written agreements can aid in resolving partnership disputes when they occur. Read More
How Startup Accelerators Work to Grow Early-Stage Businesses
There are many avenues for fundraising, but accelerator programs come with unique resources. Find out how startup accelerators work to provide expertise and investments. Read More
For Effective Boards, “Noses In, Fingers Out” Can Be Widely Interpreted
Should an effective board of directors stick its nose into business matters or keep its fingers out? A leadership crisis heightens the question. Read More
Businesses Face Growing Need for Cybersecurity to Protect Intellectual Property
A data breach can affect your patents and trade secrets. Today, there is a growing need for cybersecurity measures to protect intellectual property. Read More