Strategic Planning - Professional Business Coaches

To Buy or Ally? That is the Question!

Here are some worrisome statistics from The Journal of Finance: On average, companies that take over others have a 10% reduction in wealth over five years post-acquisition. And up to 55% of all alliances fall flat with losses accruing to both firms. It seems that too many company executives have a narrow-minded view of takeovers and alliances, seeing them mistakenly as equivalent strategies. But the two are definitely not the same, even if an alliance involves acquiring a...

4 Practical Steps to a VALUES-Driven Business

Too many businesses "talk the talk" on values but fail to "walk the walk." "Integrity: We work with customers and prospects openly, honestly, and sincerely. When we say we will do something, we will do it; when we say we cannot do something, then we won't do it." This sounds great doesn't it? Unfortunately, it's one of four aspirations never actually implemented by the now-bankrupt and infamous Enron. Contrast those empty public relations statements with...

Best Business Lessons Ever, Anyone?

1. It is so valuable to "Work the Process"! At a recent team meeting, we took a few minutes to reflect on last year and to draw out the valuable lessons we learned, so that we do more of the same this year and next year. One thing we unanimously appreciated was what we call "working the process." Here at PBC, we share a common value of approaching work systematically.

It is very important to us that we give the best advice, training, and guidance to our clients...

4 Strategic Steps You Can Take to Strengthen Your Business

VIDEO--->>> 4 Strategic Steps You Can Take to Strengthen Your Business

From thinking strategically to making sure you have a plan of action, learn how to make your business better.

So I often hear my clients say, “I want to have the best year ever.”

My name is Bernie Heine, and I want to talk today about four ways to make your business even stronger.

Begin with the End in Mind

So number one, as the late Dr. Stephen Covey said,...

3 Rules for Exceptional Business Performance

VIDEO--->>> 3 Rules for Exceptional Business Performance

Learn why growing revenue is more important than cutting costs and discover other secrets to boost business performance.

So do you know what the top three rules are for exceptional business performance?

My name is Bernie Heine, and today I want to talk about a very interesting book: ‘The Three Rules for Exceptional Business Performance’ by Raynor and Ahmed. So they studied over 25,000...