I came in this morning planning to write about the downside of remote work. It isn’t for everyone. In fact, it creates new long-term problems for businesses and will continue to do so. The post The Downside of Remote Work appeared first on Awake at 2 o’clock?.

I came in this morning planning to write about the downside of remote work. It isn’t for everyone. In fact, it creates new long-term problems for businesses and will continue to do so. The post The Downside of Remote Work appeared first on Awake at 2 o’clock?.

Return to work policies are a new COVID-related minefield for business owners to negotiate. As more states make COVID control measures less restrictive or optional, the “requirements” of a safe workplace, and what we can demand of employees, are becoming … Continue reading → The post Return to Work Owner’s Guide appeared first on Awake Read more about Return to Work Owner’s Guide[…]

Return to work policies are a new COVID-related minefield for business owners to negotiate. As more states make COVID control measures less restrictive or optional, the “requirements” of a safe workplace, and what we can demand of employees, are becoming … Continue reading → The post Return to Work Owner’s Guide appeared first on Awake Read more about Return to Work Owner’s Guide[…]

Internal leaders may not be obvious and can influence your team either positively or negatively. If you fail to identify them, however, you could see a dramatic effect on the value of your company. Continue reading → The post Internal Leaders Affect the Value of Your Business appeared first on Awake at 2 o’clock?.

Technical advice is a requirement in exit planning, but coaching skills are too often overlooked. Continue reading → The post The Coaching Skill in Exit Planning appeared first on Awake at 2 o’clock?.

Each year I reprint a post from 2013 about the underappreciated boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. The post Ebenezer Wasn’t the Only Boss appeared first on Awake at 2 o’clock?.

The Dismal Ds are a cynical list of problems that can force your exit from the business, but they are no joke. Continue reading → The post The Dismal Ds and Exit Planning appeared first on Awake at 2 o’clock?.

When passing your business to children, other stakeholders include key employees and offspring who are not involved in the company. Continue reading → The post Exit Planning When Kids Don’t Cut It appeared first on Awake at 2 o’clock?.

Dealing with  COVID fatigue unites business owners. If that sounds strange to you, let me make my case. I’m not doing this to whine, but I want business owners who don’t have an existing support structure to know that they … Continue reading → The post COVID Fatigue Unites Business Owners appeared first on Awake Read more about COVID Fatigue Unites Business Owners[…]