Blockchain in Supply Chain: Transparency and Tracking
Aspect With Traditional Systems With Blockchain Traceability Scattered, slow, manual Shared, near real-time, auditable Data Integrity Easy to alter or lose Tamper-resistant record of events Transparency Low, many blind spots Shared view for authorized parties Dispute Resolution He-said-she-said, slow Common source of truth Upfront Cost Lower, familiar tools Higher, new tech and change effort Change
Retargeting Ads: Stalking Your Visitors Until They Buy
Aspect Why It Matters What retargeting is Shows ads to people who already visited your site or engaged with your content Main benefit Brings back warm visitors who are more likely to buy than cold traffic Big risk Ads feel creepy or annoying if you push too hard or too often Key success factor Right
Renovating Your HQ: Budgeting for Downtime (Link to Renovation)
Topic Quick Takeaway Why downtime matters Renovation hits revenue, morale, and customers long before the first wall comes down. True cost of renovation Construction + downtime + mistakes + delays + workarounds. Budget rule of thumb Add 25% to your direct construction budget for downtime and disruption. Key levers Phasing, temporary space, remote work, and
Cap Tables: Managing Equity Distribution for Employees
Topic Quick Take What a cap table is A living spreadsheet that tracks who owns what in your company Why it matters It decides who gets rich, who stays, and how investors see you Employee equity tools Options, RSUs, ESOP pool, vesting schedules, cliffs Biggest risk Promising equity you do not properly model before the
Business Credit Cards: Points Strategies for Travel & Ads
Strategy Main Goal Best For Risk Level Welcome bonus stacking Fast points for travel New or growing businesses Medium (needs planning & cashflow) Category bonus targeting Ongoing cheap points Businesses with ad spend or travel Low (if you pay in full) Ads-on-points strategy Lower blended cost of ads Companies buying lots of traffic Medium (can
CRM Implementation: Why 70% of Projects Fail
Aspect Winning CRM Projects Failing CRM Projects Main Goal Clear business outcomes (revenue, retention, cycle time) “Get a CRM” or “centralize data” with no clear target Owner Strong business owner with real authority IT or vendor drives it, sales and marketing follow User Involvement Frontline users shape process and setup Decisions made in boardrooms and
Intrapreneurship: Encouraging Employees to Innovate
Topic Quick Takeaway What is intrapreneurship? Employees act like entrepreneurs inside your company, creating new ideas, products, and processes. Main benefit for you Fresh growth from the inside, without building a new startup from scratch. Biggest risk Ideas die in bureaucracy or politics, and your best people get frustrated and leave. What you must provide
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Writing the Playbook
Topic Quick Take What is an SOP? A simple, repeatable document that explains how to do a task the same way every time. Why it matters Removes guesswork, saves time, helps you delegate, and protects quality. Who needs SOPs? Any business or creator who repeats tasks and wants consistent results. Key parts of an SOP
Pricing Power: How to Raise Rates Without Losing Clients
Question Short Answer Can you raise prices without losing clients? Yes, if you plan it, communicate clearly, and increase perceived value. Biggest risk Surprising clients with higher prices and weak justification. Best timing At clear milestones: new year, contract renewal, or scope change. Who should get higher rates first? New clients, then existing clients, with
Tax Deductions Most Small Business Owners Miss
Deduction Area Why Owners Miss It Potential Impact Home office Rules feel confusing, fear of audit Thousands per year in rent, utilities, internet Vehicle & mileage Weak tracking, mix of personal/business use Big annual write-offs with simple records Health insurance & medical Owners think it only applies to employees Can cut both tax and out-of-pocket
