But other entrepreneurs think differently. They think that every company started small and there are lessons to be learned from how others have grown. If that"s how you think, read on.

As an entrepreneur for almost 30 years, and as a consultant and coach to entrepreneurs since 1994, my focus has been on the organizational structure of small companies: those with under 75 employees.

A properly aligned structure can make it easy to achieve not only company goals but the personal goals that drove you to be in business for yourself in the first place. A misaligned structure can waste your time, money, and energy.

• Sales remain steady (or even increase) but profitability declines
• Management is frustrated with the quality of employees; especially new hires
• Morale is sinking: petty squabbles and turf fights are evident
• People may be working harder but accomplishing less
• Top management does what they have to do – not what they enjoy or are best suited for
• Employees don’t seem to be going in the same direction
• Cash is not available to take advantage of all the opportunities

Maybe I can help. My number is 203-775-6676.
...John Seiffer, Business Advisor
P.S. That"s not me in the picture. Click on another page to see what I really look like.