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Small Business Decision Making: How to Protect Revenue During Times of Change

Written by Natalie on March 9, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized. No Comments on Small Business Decision Making: How to Protect Revenue During Times of Change

Today’s business environment moves fast. New technologies enter the market, financial conditions shift rapidly, and global events influence customer buying behavior almost overnight. In times like this, small business decision making becomes a direct driver of revenue; speed and clarity become...

The ABCs of Strategic Planning: A Quick Guide

Written by Natalie on December 9, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

Many leaders begin strategic planning with bold goals and high hopes, only to find their organization stalled, overwhelmed, or off-track by midyear. Ambitious targets look great on paper, but if they aren’t grounded in your current context—your capacity, resources, and readiness—they can leave...

Why Smart Organizations Outsource HR & Organizational Development

Written by Natalie on October 29, 2025. Posted in Effective Leadership, People & Teams.

As a leader, you’re driving the vision, navigating the day-to-day, and constantly being pulled into managing people needs like hiring, culture, and team dynamics. It can be a lot, we get it. We’ve been in rooms with leaders managing team challenges they didn’t have time to solve while wearing...

Learning on the Job: Balancing Daily Tasks & Professional Development

Written by Natalie on September 29, 2025. Posted in Effective Leadership, People & Teams.

It can be hard to prioritize learning when you’re leading a busy team. The demands of strategy, deadlines, and culture can leave no room for development, and sometimes training feels like one more thing on the to-do list. But here’s the truth: if you design learning to integrate with your...

Clarity, Care, and Community: The Path to Team Retention

Written by Natalie on August 29, 2025. Posted in People & Teams.

An important aspect of being in a leadership position is building the right team for your organization. Once you have the right people, you need to nurture and develop that team so they will stay and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s impact. At BFM, we believe retention...

Is Your Talent Strategy Helping Your Team? Take BFM’s Hiring Health Quiz to Find Out

Written by Natalie on July 29, 2025. Posted in Practical Tools for Change.

Is Your Talent Strategy Helping Your Team? Take BFM’s Hiring Health Quiz to Find Out Taking care of your people doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul — small, intentional steps can have a powerful impact—not just on retention and morale, but on your ability to grow as an...

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