Advice from Business Mentors in Central New York

Culture Change Should Start with System Change

A business’s culture is often considered its bedrock. However, few really understand how culture forms and therefore struggle to know how to correct it when it seems to be straying. Culture is create Read More
Maintain Collaboration in an Economic Downturn

Recessions are inevitable, and some economists believe we may face another one fairly soon. Oddly, the very behavior that could help an organization maintain stability, and quite possibly thrive durin Read More
The Universal Banker: Innovation in Retail Banking

The development of the universal banker model has been one of the biggest recent shifts in the retail banking industry. As banking has become increasingly automated during the last few decades, the a Read More
Rx for marketing to older, wiser consumers

How is corporate America marketing to its burgeoning 55+ demographic? Generally, not well. Here’s my take on why that is, and how communicators might improve it. As a marketing strategist, integrator Read More
5 Ways to Coach Your Sales Staff Like a Winning Sports Team

Sales is a highly competitive field. People who sell for a living often face many rejections before receiving a “yes.” Coaching can be helpful to struggling salespeople, as shown by a recent Forbes a Read More
The Best Investment a Bank Can Make is in its Community

As a 33-year veteran of the banking community, I’ve heard a wide range of philosophies when it comes to banks investing in and giving back to the community. Some are dedicated to giving donations each Read More
Diversifying Outside of Your Small Business

Small-business owners are especially vulnerable to a dangerous investment practice: under-diversification. For many, their business represents the lion’s share of their net worth. With fortunes ridin Read More
What to know about using technology for your company’s benefits administration

Human resources has slowly moved away from being a paper driven industry to an automated, system-driven one. Not all organizations know how to tell if a “system” is right for them, though. In some com Read More
Entrepreneurs Need to Take Time to Recharge

The best days that Central New York Has to offer us weather-wise are Upon us. Now is the time to get out, soak up the sun, and step away from the daily grind. No matter what stage of entrepreneurship Read More