Welcome to 2021! Since most New Year’s resolutions fail, I’ve found that following a special acronym helps me create attainable goals, and see the process through.

As we wade through the final two months of 2020, there is much to reflect on and remember, even as most of us likely long for the start of a new year. 

Your owner, GM, supervisor, and teammates need your help to lead growth, excellence, and opportunity in the company. There is no magic or simple way to fulfill your role. Quite simply, it’s work. But by following the principles below, your work will improve, the lives of those around you will improve, and you will find more enjoyment in your daily routine. 

One of the topics we present to entrepreneurs through Violand Management Associates highlights five steps of management that small businesses owners experience as they grow. Based on the work of business guru Ram Charan, the presentation explains how the role of a business owner changes significantly as their company grows.

In case you haven’t noticed, Millennials and younger generations are all about side hustles. Not sure what that phrase means?