Posts by kmckinnon

Battling Meeting Fatigue: 5 Elements of Productive Meetings Source: CO by U.S. Chamber, Emily Heaslip , Contributor Good meetings require focus, a clear agenda, and actionable next steps. As much as many people bemoan meetings, gathering your team together to move a project forward is sometimes necessary. Fortunately, some strategies can make meetings a little less…

Data-Driven Benefits: How Mid-Sized Employers Can Boost ROI and Retention Source: My Benefit Advisor For mid-sized companies, every benefits dollar counts. Yet too often, employers renew their insurance plans without fully understanding what is driving costs or which benefits employees truly value. By using data more strategically, these employers can design a benefit program that…

Understanding the US energy mix: An introduction for small and medium-sized business owners Source: World Kinect Navigating the complexities of the US energy market can be daunting for small business owners. However, a clear grasp of the nation’s energy mix and the balance between renewable and non-renewable sources can empower you to make informed decisions,…

A Complete Guide to Hiring and Recruiting for Your Small Business Source: CO by U.S. Chamber; Danielle Fallon-O’Leary , Contributor Today’s job market feels challenging for job seekers and employers alike. While some companies are holding back on hiring due to economic uncertainty, others are struggling to secure talent amidst a tight labor market. This mix of caution…

Why Warren Buffett’s Simple Definition of Leadership Still Matters for Small Businesses Source: Chamber Today The core idea: Leadership is not about being indispensable. It is about making others effective. Why it matters now: Small businesses cannot scale if decisions, knowledge, and confidence stay trapped at the top. The common trap: Owners confuse involvement with impact and become…

What Is Your Business Worth? Understanding the Value of Your Business Source: McKonly & Asbury; Eric Blocher, Author Business owners often develop a “value” for their business based on outside transactional data. The transactional data could come from published summarized data, such as DealStats Quarterly Value Index, or be based on what they “heard another business…