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Clear thinking for creative business leaders.
Explore CBI’s latest insights on financial strategy, operations, growth, and the realities of building a creative business that can adapt, scale, and last.
Shift your thinking around delegation
When we talk with clients about business challenges, one is always at the top of the list: the inability to delegate. It’s a struggle for many reasons. We know the work needs to get done, and we both 1) know how to do it and 2) struggle to articulate what the result…
Rebuilding that connection habit
Remember life pre-COVID? Even if you were a remote-first culture, you still built in time to visit your clients in person. Meet with your team regularly. Travel to conferences. Now, don’t get us wrong: remote work and being able to connect virtually is a beautiful…
Shifting your mindset around vacation
It’s summer, and you know what that means: everyone seems to be on vacation. Does “everyone” include…you? We’re not in the business of telling leaders what to do, but we’re going to make an exception when it comes to the vacation conversation. Because taking a…
Guiding teams through the AI/Automation transition
As the spring season unfolds around us, we are reminded that change is not just a part of nature, but a fundamental aspect of our businesses as well. The rapid adoption of AI and automation is reshaping how we work.
Mastering communications across a distributed team
As businesses become more distributed, effective communication becomes vital for successful teamwork. By 2030, around 80% of business tasks will be outsourced to professional service firms and technology.
Levvy elevates workflow management in the age of digital frustration
A recent survey found that more than 50% of employees are overwhelmed by too many communications via too many channels at work. And app proliferation costs businesses hundreds of millions of dollars a year in unused licenses. Introducing Levvy, a new solution aimed to overcome tech overload.
Navigating the maze of state-by-state requirements for remote workers
The age of remote work raises challenges for small businesses employing out-of-state workers. These businesses may lack the legal departments but are still held to the same regulatory requirements as larger businesses.
How to create a marketing strategy for your small- and mid-sized business
A marketing strategy is essential for any business looking to maximize potential, but business owners often put it last on their to-do list…or hope they can get by without it. Experts will tell you that is a classic mistake.
Is the 4-day work week a realistic option for small businesses?
The four-day work week is the latest trend sweeping the business world. But can small businesses make the leap and still maintain productivity?