A family-owned manufacturing company in Wisconsin had a bookkeeper named Mark who “knew his way around computers.” Over time, small requests piled onto his plate: updating antivirus software, buying new laptops, fixing printers, handling password resets, even calling the internet provider when the connection failed. What started as the occasional...
The Myth of the Summer Lull: Why Smart Leaders Stay Productive
Everyone has heard the phrase: "Summer is slow for business." For owners, sales leaders, and employees, the summer months sometimes feel like an easy excuse to relax productivity. Vacations are happening, schedules shift, and conversations in offices and over Zoom meetings often include some mention of the so-called "summer lull."...