Allen Harris
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Turn your business into an octopus organization so it runs smoothly without you (opens the original)
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Many business owners say they want their employees to âtake ownership.â But when someone makes a decision on their own, the owner often responds, âWho told you that you could do that?â This contradiction is at the heart of "The Octopus Organization," the book by Jana Werner and Phil Le-Brun. They argue that companies claim to want speed, innovation and accountability, but their systems rely on approvals, handoffs and top-down decisions. The boss asks for initiative but also demands exces
How to divide the business without dividing the family (opens the original)
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Parents work hard to teach their kids to share. But when it comes to running a family business, trying to split everything equally can cause problems. Rebecca, age 72, started and owns Green River Financial, a real estate agency in Williamstown (name changed for privacy). She has three grown children: Jenna, Tyler, and Emma. Jenna has worked at the company for 19 years. She is the vice president, but she really acts as the chief operating officer. She manages the budget, hires managers, works wi
Expert Alex Hormozi shared these lessons for building business (opens the original)
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Steven Bartlett recently interviewed Alex Hormozi on âThe Diary of a CEO.â Hormozi built Gym Launch, Prestige Labs, and ALAN. In 2021, Gym Launch and Prestige Labs sold for $46.2 million, and ALAN was acquired in an all-stock deal. His current company, Acquisition.com, reports over $250 million in annual revenue. Hormozi wrote the â$100Mâ book series and runs in-person workshops for business owners. The interview described how some owners solved challenges. Here are six key ideas from th
Improve your margin to increase cash flow (opens the original)
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Cash flow keeps your business running, helping you get through tough times and take advantage of new opportunities. But while cash flow matters, your gross profit margin (GPM) is what truly drives it and makes your business more attractive to buyers. To figure out your gross profit margin, subtract the cost of goods sold from your revenue, then divide that number by your revenue. For example, Heather sells a vintage armoire at her consignment store in Williamstown for $100. She spent $70 to buy,
Is artificial intelligence is good for employees? (opens the original)
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Many business owners worry about introducing artificial intelligence tools in the workplace because they fear employees will push back. With so much talk (often from AI executives promoting their own products) about AI causing massive job losses, itâs easy to see why. But that fear is misplaced. AI can actually help create jobs. Thatâs not just good news for the world; itâs also good for your company, especially when it comes to working with employees who are unsure about new technology. A
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