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The High Cost of Low Standards

The High Cost of Low Standards

Why Playing Favorites in Business Can Cost You Trust, Profit, and GrowthAre You Paying for Loyalty or Performance?A contractor I know—let’s call him Mike—hired his brother-in-law to manage operations. He wanted to help his family and figured blood would be good for...
Start. Fail. Learn. Win.

Start. Fail. Learn. Win.

A Leadership and Management Guide to Taking Action and Embracing IterationWhy You Must Fail to SucceedAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses fail within their first year, and roughly 50% fail within the first five years. The...
Avoid this Common Reason for a Failed Hire

Avoid this Common Reason for a Failed Hire

IntroductionIn the competitive world of contracting, finding and retaining the right talent is paramount to success. A common narrative in this quest often revolves around the elusive “perfect hire”–a candidate that shares your organizational values and seamlessly...