by Steven Kohnke | Apr 25, 2026 | Business Growth, Business Strategy, Operations, Project Management
A small business KPI dashboard is a simple scorecard that shows whether your company is on track, off track, or drifting before the financials surprise you. The best dashboard does not track everything. It tracks the few numbers that connect your goals, team behavior,... 
by Steven Kohnke | Jun 7, 2025 | Operations, Productivity, Project Management
Kaizen for small business is more than a buzzword—it’s a powerful strategy to build a business that improves daily, scales smoothly, and sustains long-term success. Originating in Japanese manufacturing, Kaizen means “change for better.” It’s a... 
by Steven Kohnke | May 10, 2025 | Business Growth, Business Strategy, Culture, Finance, Improve Company Value, Operations, Project Management
When small business owners analyze their expenses, they typically focus on visible costs: payroll, rent, software, marketing, and of course, taxes. But one of the most expensive costs in your company doesn’t show up on a P&L. It’s operational inefficiencies—and... 
by Steven Kohnke | Jan 20, 2025 | HR, Operations, Project Management
Managing a small business can feel like a juggling act. Between hiring, managing finances, developing marketing strategies, and planning for growth, many business owners find themselves stretched thin. This is where a small business management consultant comes in—a... 
by Steven Kohnke | Nov 5, 2024 | Business Strategy, Improve Company Value, Operations, Project Management
As a business owner of a $2M to $20M revenue company, you know the challenges of scaling while avoiding burnout. You may feel your business is overly dependent on you or notice that growth has plateaued, with key employees holding onto critical knowledge that makes... 
by Steven Kohnke | Mar 16, 2024 | Business Growth, Business Strategy, Project Management
There is no room for ambiguity when you are working to scale your company. In the words of Donald Miller, “when you confuse, you lose.” Although he is talking about your marketing message, this also applies to your internal team and operational procedures,...