top of page
Featured Article
How standing up improves presentations
Since many presentations are virtual, it can be hard to share your passion and energy. We spend a ton of time sitting as we work from home. Why not do something different to energize your presentations? Thoughts on why this is important and how to get started below...
Marc Kitz
Aug 222 min read
Blog Posts
Three strategies for dealing with a dishonest employee
Have a private discussion. Rather than making an example of your employee in front of their peers, ask for a private meeting with them...
May 8, 2020
The secret ingredient in startup success
You must lead so others can follow Owning a business inevitably means having employees. It’s your duty to set an example for them. That...
Apr 24, 2020
Our mission: To help your business succeed
That’s the result of Gallup research. While most business leaders can clearly describe their company or organization’s mission, most...
Apr 22, 2020
The fine art of constructive criticism
Make sure your employees know what they are doing well. You could start a feedback discussion with a genuine compliment. When giving...
Apr 10, 2020
Entrepreneurs: stop making these mistakes
One of the advantages of operating a small business is the ability to nimbly shift course, and take the growing business into new directions
Mar 27, 2020
Three approaches to mitigating conflicts in the workplace
Helping Everybody Cool Off As a leader in the workplace, your role in conflicts between coworkers is similar to that of a referee. You...
Mar 13, 2020
Successful entrepreneurs have these traits
Perseverance. Running your own business is more like an ongoing marathon, rather than a sprint. Your business will not be a thriving...
Feb 28, 2020
Are you ready to join the Millennial startup revolution?
Millennials came of age in a world of superstar entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs as well as TV Shows like Shark Tank....
Feb 26, 2020
Three morale-killing behaviors to avoid when you’re the boss
If you’re wondering what negative effect you might be having on your employees’ morale, consider these three common management mistakes...
Feb 14, 2020
This is how to tank a business
On the contrary, it’s become a well-worn adage, if not a start-up cliche. But what if you didn’t have to metaphorically step on a banana...
Jan 26, 2020
Mentors: the secret weapons of great entrepreneurs
Mentors are also essential for helping to find new opportunities, and even set goals for forging a new path. As one article in Tech...
Jan 24, 2020
When it comes to setting goals, it pays to get SMART
The best way to empower your employees with goal-setting is by using the SMART strategy for setting goals that are Specific, Measurable,...
Jan 10, 2020
Entrepreneurs: are your projections on target?
In reality, cash flow is anything but reliable — particularly in that first year. No matter how many pro forma statements you tabulate,...
Dec 27, 2019
How can you build a diverse team and help to strengthen your business?
Celebrate! Really? Really. Diversity can be a great strength to your business, resulting in more innovation, more creativity and better...
Dec 13, 2019
Here’s how to make every minute count
Benjamin Franklin is often credited with the phrase, which maybe explains why it’s a sentiment that feels almost like its built into the...
Nov 22, 2019
3 ways to conduct better interviews
Finding employees for your team is a crucial part of good management. In most businesses, this responsibility might start in HR, but it...
Nov 8, 2019
The startup world is vast. Good thing we’ve got the guidebook right here!
We’re talking about the upcoming release of “Venture Forward: Lessons From Leaders,” by our very own Prepare 4 VC founder Jason Kraus!...
Oct 25, 2019
The power of sleep on management performance
There are a lot of management tips and tricks to help you become a better leader, a better communicator and a better strategist. From...
Oct 11, 2019
Get your head in the game
The ability to give this kind of speech is what separates a good coach from a great one, and often it’s the secret ingredient for a...
Sep 27, 2019
Three ways to improve your leadership communication skills
However, communication plays a role in nearly every aspect of your job —from negotiating with clients to delegating tasks to your team,...
Sep 13, 2019
BLOG POSTS
bottom of page