Big Business

Operational management needs to know the causes of off-standard performance in order to improve operations. The knowledge of variances (real result versus budget) will aid control, at least if and when these variances are understood well enough. The only criterion for the calculation of a variance is its usefulness. Of...

CRO is a “hot” trending title, but more CEOs are choosing a COO as their revenue partner instead. While there is not great industry data on this point, CEOs in a range of industries and growth stages are looking to COO for consistent revenue execution.  Consider these examples: Forbes: the...

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently,” Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, famously once said. These words have never been more resonating than today in the age of social media, influencers, and “gotcha...

Ronald L. Book has long been a powerhouse in Florida's political and business scenes, representing diverse clients from Fortune 500 companies to local governments. With over 30 years of professional experience, he connects his legislative expertise with his passion for philanthropy. Book has been involved with over 20 charitable organizations...

Cybersecurity, whether in the workplace or at home, is more important than ever before. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to have a plan in place to keep your data and devices safe as new threats continue to arise. Today, we'll focus specifically on managing cybersecurity in the workplace. From...

When it comes to building a business, every leader fundamentally understands the importance of a clear and intentional strategy. We recognise the consequences of a haphazard approach to finances or governance. But how many leaders are fully aware of the impact of an unintentional approach to organisational culture? While strategy,...

According to at least some people, the objective of a capitalist business is taken to be the maximization of the wealth of its owners, of course within legal, ethical, political, and maybe more boundaries. The wealth of its owners can be measured in terms of the period profits i.e. the...

We need to keep our bodies fully hydrated at all times, and this might be a difficult challenge to upkeep as we are busy throughout the day. One of the greatest inventions to help us stay hydrated and healthy is drinking water fountains in public. They help us drink water...

It is the chief aim of every entrepreneur to make a profit and scale their business. However, how you plan to do that as the CEO will hinge on your leadership style and the success markers used for your organization. How do you measure success?  There is no rulebook for...

Companies with a strong and compelling vision show 20-30 times higher market value than companies with just a great product. For instance, Tesla attained a $1.25 trillion valuation which exceeds all other major car producers combined.  Such capitalization is greatly bankable because of Tesla's vision to create a new standard...