Operations
How to be a Truly Excellent SMB COO
When I became Interim COO, I thought I had it all figured out. Spoiler: I didn’t.
Modern Workplace Realities
Insights and Strategies for Careers, Small Business, and Operations
SMB
Operational Excellence for SMBs: Core Principles
Imagine a small business owner, Maya, who manages a lean team of ten in her specialty coffee roasting company, Perk & Grind Roastery. Every day, she juggles multiple roles: overseeing production, talking to customers, managing orders, and tackling countless other administrative tasks (hello, broken breakroom toilet.) She knows her team’
Job Search
In the Thick of It: Application Burnout
I’ve been job hunting since February of 2024 and have sent over 600 applications to date. Want to hear a sobering statistic? Of those 600, only 14% have turned into interview requests. In the beginning, I was sending out 20 or 30 applications a day. I mean, I was
Job Search
When the Perfect Job Isn’t
Navigating Integrity in Today’s Job Market: In a competitive job market, job seekers face tough choices. Should you settle for a job that doesn’t fully want you or hold out for the perfect fit?