What is the #1 thing that consistently causes a small but growing business to become more complex and chaotic? The answer? Adding another employee. Think about it. Each and every time you add a new employee to your company’s ranks, your business becomes more complex and chaotic. Think about the last time you had […]
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Surviving the Current Employment Landscape
Are you a Business Owner trying to understand what it’s going to take to grow your business in the current employment landscape? This is by far the most challenging employment landscape I’ve ever experienced. It’s a candidate-driven market. Three million Americans quit their jobs every month – employees have gotten really choosy about where they […]
Advanced Manufacturing is Alive and Well and Thriving in Connecticut
Connecticut manufacturing is thriving. With the right programs, thinking and a state-wide coordinated commitment, it can become even stronger. Watch the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/y9_-Yh_MMPE Simsbury Bank‘s Manufacturing Matters podcast spotlights how Stanley Black & Decker is leading the world with its brand of Manufacturing 4.0, a better way to build products. […]
Business Succession and Transition: Should I Stay or Grow?
Succession/Transition Planning: None of us can work forever. Most of us don’t want to. So closely held and family-owned businesses need a plan for transitioning their companies. How do you plan and execute a successful hand-off to the next generation and help to make the business even stronger? Recently, I participated in two panel discussions, part […]
Manufacturing Matters – Programs and Strategies for improving Connecticut manufacturing.
Connecticut manufacturing is thriving. The right programs, thinking and state-wide commitment can make it even stronger. I’m proud to be part of the Manufacturing Matters podcast sponsored by Simsbury Bank – which highlights programs and strategies for improving Connecticut manufacturing. From worker training programs and retention to healthy growth, export opportunities and succession planning, we’re […]
If You Don’t Know How to On-Board New Employees, You’re Not Alone
For many employers, bringing on new employees is something they haven’t had to do for years. The majority of their workforce was Baby Boomers who came and stayed. But today, those Boomers are leaving and employers are facing the impact of all that institutional knowledge going out the door with them. Many are worried about […]