by Doug Rawady | Oct 6, 2026 | Business Development, Efficiency, Strategy
When you hear the term cost reduction, “exciting” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. It sounds a little like cleaning out the garage—necessary, but hardly the kind of fun activity you’d block out time for on your calendar. But for companies in the SMB...
by Doug Rawady | Aug 17, 2026 | Business Development, Efficiency, Leadership, Strategy
It’s easy for organizational leaders to get caught up in the day-to-day. There are fires to put out, decisions to make, customers to satisfy, employees to support, and a never-ending stream of emails and text messages. Before long, leaders can find themselves spending...
by Doug Rawady | Apr 4, 2026 | Business Development, Efficiency, Strategy
For most businesses, there’s a simple truth that doesn’t get talked about enough: saving money is almost always easier—and faster—than making money. Think about what it takes to increase revenue. You need more leads, more conversations, more proposals, and more closed...
by Doug Rawady | Mar 11, 2026 | Business Development, Leadership, Strategy
When the political and economic environment feels uncertain, many businesses instinctively shift into a holding pattern. Leaders delay investments, postpone upgrades, and try to “wait things out.” On the surface, that approach can feel responsible. After all,...
by Doug Rawady | Jan 14, 2026 | Business Development, Efficiency, Strategy
Business efficiency and profitability are closely connected…so much so that it’s hard to meaningfully improve one without touching the other. At its core, efficiency is about how well a business uses what it already has: time, people, processes, and technology....
