Traction Inc.

Running your own business is incredibly rewarding – but it's also incredibly difficult. You may be able to make your own decisions and set your own hours, but you also have a lot more decisions to make and a lot more work to complete within those hours. It's nearly impossible for any business owner to make it without a little help. That's why many business owners turn to business coaches for guidance – especially in the early days.

The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)® model is a comprehensive business system that can help businesses of any size grow and thrive. This holistic business model aims to align all aspects of a business to produce tangible results that last. This revolutionary model is suitable for both big and small businesses in any industry.

An entrepreneurial operating system® (EOS) small business coach can help you take your company in the right direction. Using their knowledge of systems, specifically as they relate to entrepreneurial endeavors, EOS coaches can identify the aspects of your business that can be tweaked and improved for quick and successful scaling.

Every business owner has thought about what it would take to bring their business to the next level. Regardless of what industry you're in or what place in the market you hold, scaling a business is always something at least worthy of consideration. 

Performance management is an ongoing challenge in most organizations. Managers spend hours huddled over spreadsheets, analyzing employee performance metrics, looking for ways to improve performance and boost production. When mistakes happen – and they do happen – the bulk of the blame is often shoved off onto the employee. What leaders often fail to acknowledge is their role in the errors. This lack of leadership accountability can cause problematic issues to continue repeating. This, in turn, causes a decrease in employee morale as frustration and devaluation increase.

Chances are you've heard the saying, "You are only as strong as your weakest link" quite a few times. While this proverb is certainly a rather trite phrase, it is also very true, especially when it comes to your leadership team. No matter how uncomfortable or unpleasant it might be, it is necessary to evaluate every person in your leadership team to ensure everyone is contributing both the quality and quantity necessary. If you're not sure how to determine if you have the right people on your leadership team, here are ten tips that will help you do just that. After all…I’ve heard it before, maybe you have too; EVERY company is just one leadership team away from extinction.

No matter the size or shape of your enterprise, your business can benefit from coaching. Business coaching and mentoring comes in many shapes and sizes to fit your specific business needs. When you have coaches who can work with team members at each level, you can increase the chances of adopting systems and working models that are more likely to bring you success, such as an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Implementing company-wide coaching can seem like a daunting challenge. Use these steps to lead the way, clarify your vision and get a winning system in place.

The Entrepreneurial Operating System®, or EOS system, is a practical solution that guides entrepreneurs and business leaders to success. The simple concepts within EOS help leaders develop and communicate a vision, get traction across the organization, so that the team can move forward with the vision, and keep leadership teams healthier.

In any organization, there will be conflict. Knowing how to channel opinions and conflict the right way to get to the bottom of issues and move forward is key. There is a way to have a healthy conflict without disrupting the core foundation of the organization. Here are four ways to do this effectively:

Any small business coach worth their salt will tell you that company culture is a big deal. Company culture is what defines how the personnel within an organization interact with each other and how the team interacts with the world beyond the organization. This includes suppliers, vendors, partners, and your customers.