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5 Key Questions Every Small Business CEO Should Ask About Cybersecurity 1. Do we know where our cybersecurity exposure is? people processes technology 2. In the past 12 months, have we conducted a cybersecurity risk assessment? 3. Do we have current information security policies? If so, how are we implementing and evaluating their effectiveness? 4.…
Most business owners grow their companies and eventually want to sell. However, only about 10% are actually ready. This article shows some of the reasons why. Steve Pimpo and Bill Rossello share tips on how to prepare.
AEG Advisory Council member Jeff Galvin, CEO of American Gene Technologies, talks with Tien Wong, CEO of Opus8 and also an Advisory Council Member, about the promise and process of using gene therapies to advance cures for HIV, cancers and other diseases. Introduced by Mark Haas, CEO and Co-Founder of AEG. Chat With Jeff Galvin,…
Strategy doesn’t have to be hard, but it does take effort. If you can’t define your strategic themes clearly, the rest gets a lot harder and may never result in a coherent strategy. Look at how hard it is for S&P500 companies to explain.
Jim Collins provides insights into Level 5 leadership, a concept described in his book, Good to Great. A Level 5 leader balances humility and will but puts the organization above personal gain.
This study showcases brand new research on today’s business owner, including what is top of mind from a personal and business perspective, what keeps them awake at night, and the best messaging you can use to break through to a meaningful dialogue. 2018 Business Owner Perspectives Study
While intellect has its place in business, being smart is no replacement for creativity, agility, innovation or insight. In strategy formation, high intellect can be a hindrance; in a team of only “the smartest of the smart,” it can be a disaster.
Strategy doesn’t have to be complex but it can be hard to design and execute. This template guides you through the required elements for a powerful strategy. For each of the ten elements, characterize where you are with your current strategy – none part of it exists, you have developed an approach, you have started…
When growing or preparing to sell, each owner should begin to tabulate those activities, documents and plans they need for a successful exit. Use this checklist to get started, then find the expertise needed to assure you are ready. Preliminary-Business-Owner-Checklist-for-Personal-Goals
Small businesses often operate as if their sole purpose is to fund the owner’s lifestyle, but the most valuable companies are run with financial rigor. You may be years from wanting to sell, but starting to formalize your operations now will help you predict the future of your business. Then, when it does come time…