As part of his Marin Business Forum presentation, Pete Daffern, CEO of Clairmail, shared the lessons he has learned over the years about how to grow a company.
To maintain rapid growth over the long term, start with the lower rungs on the ladder and assess risks and opportunities, then expand the level of risk as you grow.
All too often we see people over plan and make no progress, as opposed to measure how their plan is working and make the necessary changes to the plan as conditions change
The networking event will feature a panel discussion, including what business owners should know about outsourcing accounting and HR services, and what they should know about choosing the best benefits provider.
Ask yourself if you’re focusing your energy and attention on the activities that are most effective in building your business? Get really clear about the kinds of people you want to spend your time with and the kinds of business you want to work on.
Many entrepreneurs enter into their new venture without a clear human resources plan. Having a plan doesn’t just mean identifying key employees and decision-makers; that’s easy. It means having an HR strategy in place that is both compliant with the law, and is designed to attract and retain the talent you need to succeed.
The advantage of hiring an interim CFO is you get someone with the experience and expertise to help you get the company organized and poised for success
The smart business owners know they don’t have to do everything themselves, but can rely on outside experts to take a lot of the routine tasks off their shoulders.