Like most business owners, I reached a point in mine where I needed help – and wasn’t sure what that would look like. I’ve always wanted to be part of a peer group, but couldn’t find one at a high enough level, or one that wasn’t about networking.
Then I met Doug Kerr of TAB, and the idea of his peer advisory board intrigued me. But I’m skeptical by nature and didn’t know what I would get for my time or money. So Doug offered me a Test Drive where I was able to sit in on a TAB meeting to see for myself. And let me tell you, I’m happy I took him up on that because I knew in the first few minutes that it was EXACTLY the kind of help I was looking for.
I originally expected a bunch of business owners sugaring coating tough solutions and treating each other with kid gloves, but I was so wrong. And that was perfect. As a business owner, I need solutions based on experience, not wishy-washy things to “try”. But don’t get me wrong, the gloves do come off, but it’s done with the utmost respect and professionalism – in order to get to the heart of the issue.
As a small business owner in today’s market it was refreshing to meet with others, who although their businesses weren’t the same, struggled with many of the same issues with nowhere to turn. After meeting with my board and going through some of the exercises TAB offer I was able to stand back and really look at my business.
TAB is a valuable tool for any small business owner. The direction from you as a facilitator, the encouragement from members and the wealth of resources TAB offer make small business ownership a much more secure ride.
If you’re like me and you’ve had your business for 20-something years, then you know that gone are the days of the gold watch for staying loyal to a ...
Read moreBranding is the process of defining what your business stands for, crafting the positive impression you want associated with your products or ...
Read moreWhether you recognize it or not, your business has a brand personality. The big question is, is it the one that you want? Brand personality is ...
Read moreHave you ever hired an employee only to have them resign a few weeks or months later? This is a fairly common and frustrating experience among ...
Read moreThese days, it seems like everyone from rock stars to accountants are proponents of personal branding. Why? Because they understand the value of ...
Read moreNow just might be the perfect time to breathe new life into your business. Many small businesses are still struggling financially and find themselves ...
Read moreBusiness owners are in a bit of a pickle these days. The supply chain is still a mess, historic inflation is increasing the cost of literally ...
Read moreAfter graduating college with a law degree, I went to work for a publicly owned company. My boss informed me on the first day that my decisions ...
Read moreFor nearly two years, the global supply chain crisis has wreaked havoc on businesses across the world. It wasn’t anything anyone expected, and many ...
Read moreHiring challenges rage on for small businesses and big corporations alike, with little chance of a turnaround coming any time soon. According to the ...
Read moreTAB helps forward-thinking business owners grow their businesses, increase profitability and improve their lives by leveraging local business advisory boards, private business coaching and proprietary strategic services.