If you’re anything like me, you started your business with a strong sense of purpose. A clear vision of the culture you wanted to create. Your own values and morals are hard-coded into your business.

In short, a company vision is knowing what the business aims to achieve. It is basically the answer to the company's “why” or the reason a company exists. The mission is then the “how”—the method, or ...

Purpose and people are the foundation of strategy, but success starts with ensuring everyone understands the vision, the ...

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Jim Collins’s revered method for establishing company core values might not suit all businesses, particularly when disconnected from customer value propositions. Here are my suggestions for crafting ...

Consistency, not constant reinvention, is the secret to lasting success. Here's how five enduring values have fueled my ...

Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, technology, and more. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

"My biggest advice is to find great partners to build with. Starting a firm is incredibly challenging and requires a ...

A talent-focused approach, including selective recruiting, clear vision and strong culture, can help brokers build businesses that stay steady in shifting markets.