Tag Archives: downsizing

Extreme Democracy

Posted on May 8, 2016 by John F. Dini

Last week the British government announced that it was naming their new scientific research ship the RSS Sir David Attenborough, acting counter to the people’s selection of “Boaty McBoatface,” despite that name being an overwhelming 3:1 favorite over the next closest choice. … Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged business, business ownership, business planning, business strategy, downsizing, economy, employee performance, employees, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, exit planning, hiring, leadership, management, media, politics, sales, selling a business, small business, small business advice | 4 Comments

Leaner and Meaner (Part 2): Retaining Good Employees

Posted on January 13, 2013 by John F. Dini

Last week we discussed the post-recession challenges that face business owners, and the economic and demographic shifts that mean we need to run our companies better than we ever have before. Between 2008 and 2010 many business owners faced a task they had … Continue Reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Managing Employees, Strategy and Planning | Tagged business ownership, downsizing, employee performance, employees, entrepreneurship, hiring, leadership, management, recession, small business advice | 1 Comment

Changes in Attitude

Posted on May 26, 2009 by John F. Dini

I imagine that anyone who works with small business owners has noticed an attitude shift since the beginning of this year. Where formerly they were happy to have mediocre employees, now they are looking for something more. Where they overlooked … Continue Reading →

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