https://simplecast.com You lead a successful small business but it used to be more fun. It wasn’t this hard. You already know what’s wrong and probably even the solution. This podcast shares the secrets of how to fix your small business at its foundation, brick by brick. These are actionable how-to’s for the busy leader to bring the passion back. Others have figured this out. You can too. Hosted by Tara Landes from www.bellrock.ca 2017-2021 Bellrock Benchmarking Inc. en-ca Tue, 7 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 7 Dec 2021 08:00:11 +0000 https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d7a4c627-9221-4e3b-9844-9831b0197f4b/d300c1a2-b91f-4b99-be46-322fa665a24e/3000x3000/small-business-foundations.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com episodic You lead a successful small business but it used to be more fun. It wasn’t this hard. You already know what’s wrong and probably even the solution. This podcast shares the secrets of how to fix your small business at its foundation, brick by brick. These are actionable how-to’s for the busy leader to bring the passion back. Others have figured this out. You can too. Hosted by Tara Landes from www.bellrock.ca Tara Landes no https://feeds.simplecast.com/oR6nhrW_ leadership, #smallbusiness, business, canadianbusiness, management Bellrock answers@bellrock.ca d88f4955-0df6-4f4c-8eff-b5bdc7c2f4ed Tue, 7 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 answers@bellrock.ca (Tara Landes, Bellrock, Sylvia Apostolidis, The Jasmar Group) https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-flip-it-to-test-it-WgGen45o Bonus - Flip It To Test It Tara Landes, Bellrock, Sylvia Apostolidis, The Jasmar Group 00:03:48 no bonus 2788c46b-805c-4d0f-bdc2-1ebf730343e0 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 answers@bellrock.ca (Tara Landes, Bellrock, Gabriel Dhahan) https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com/episodes/ep05-are-formal-performance-evaluations-necessary-MiAH7mPh Ep05 - Are Formal Performance Evaluations Necessary? Tara Landes, Bellrock, Gabriel Dhahan 00:26:33 Performance management is often seen as a bureaucratic, administrative task. It takes a lot of time and hard work to put the system in place, but when done correctly, it can bring so much value. In this episode, I talk with Gabriel Dhahan about the origin of performance evaluations, common misconceptions, and pitfalls. We will dig into how well-crafted job descriptions and one-on-one sessions are some of the most powerful tools a small business can have and how using these tools can shift the odds in your favour on your way to achieving your goals. Performance management is often seen as a bureaucratic, administrative task. It takes a lot of time and hard work to put the system in place, but when done correctly, it can bring so much value. In this episode, I talk with Gabriel Dhahan about the origin of performance evaluations, common misconceptions, and pitfalls. We will dig into how well-crafted job descriptions and one-on-one sessions are some of the most powerful tools a small business can have and how using these tools can shift the odds in your favour on your way to achieving your goals. #victoriabusiness, #jobdescriptions, #vancouverbusiness, #performanceevaluations, #employeedevelopment, #bcbusiness, #smallbusiness, #gabrieldhahan, #hiring, #one-on-ones, #bellrocked, #settingexpectations, #upwarddelegation, #performancemanagement no full 5 ede44a48-7f1f-462e-85b3-1aa00522d06c Tue, 9 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 answers@bellrock.ca (Trevor Mann, Tara Landes, Bellrock, Don Mann Excavating) https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com/episodes/ep04-why-formalize-organizational-structure-TAQS_tJm Ep04 - Why Formalize Organizational Structure? Trevor Mann, Tara Landes, Bellrock, Don Mann Excavating 00:22:03 In this episode, Tara interviews a client to learn whether an organizational structure and job descriptions are important in small business. They talk about family business and how strategic planning can clarify roles, reduce destructive conflict, and streamline company operations. In this episode, Tara interviews a client to learn whether an organizational structure and job descriptions are important in small business. They talk about family business and how strategic planning can clarify roles, reduce destructive conflict, and streamline company operations. yes full 2 d0b062b2-b628-423e-a2f7-a322a828e6d6 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 answers@bellrock.ca (Tara Landes, Sylvia Apostolidis, The Jasmar Group, Bellrock) https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com/episodes/ep03-is-diversity-important-at-work-4zwahTE0 Ep03 - Is Diversity Important At Work? Tara Landes, Sylvia Apostolidis, The Jasmar Group, Bellrock 00:24:15 There is so much talk about diversity and inclusion nowadays. Can I put out an ad asking for diverse people? Aren’t the best hires from personal referrals? Am I not at risk of getting people who don't have the common values of my organization? Does diversity really matter? In this episode, I talk to Sylvia Apostolidis, founder of the Jasmar Group, who has spent the last 15 years researching the behavioral science around diversity and inclusion. We dig into two big questions, why diversity matters and what practical actions can we take to become more diverse and inclusive business owners. There is so much talk about diversity and inclusion nowadays. Can I put out an ad asking for diverse people? Aren’t the best hires from personal referrals? Am I not at risk of getting people who don't have the common values of my organization? Does diversity really matter? In this episode, I talk to Sylvia Apostolidis, founder of the Jasmar Group, who has spent the last 15 years researching the behavioral science around diversity and inclusion. We dig into two big questions, why diversity matters and what practical actions can we take to become more diverse and inclusive business owners. #thejasmargroup, #diversityandinclusion, #smallbusiness, #hiring, #sylviaapostolidis, #sme, #bellrocked, #diversethinking no full 4 fd997e5f-82c6-4784-a22c-99113e662279 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 answers@bellrock.ca (Tara Landes, Bellrock, Gabriel Dhahan) https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com/episodes/ep02-how-do-you-know-when-its-time-to-fire-5KRAZ0Id Ep02 - How Do You Know When it's Time To Fire? Tara Landes, Bellrock, Gabriel Dhahan 00:22:13 Tara and Gabe discuss the oft asked question, "How do you know when it's time to fire someone?" They review the questions to ask yourself to make sure the right decision is made, and discuss the process to use when the answers indicate it's time to let them go. Tara and Gabe discuss the oft asked question, "How do you know when it's time to fire someone?" They review the questions to ask yourself to make sure the right decision is made, and discuss the process to use when the answers indicate it's time to let them go. no full 3 c4647618-ca46-4dd7-9820-b2efaf30a4ce Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:20:00 +0000 answers@bellrock.ca (Tara Landes, Kevin Hatch) https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com/episodes/ep01-should-you-hire-a-controller-ElkmucYU Ep01 - Should You Hire a Controller? Tara Landes, Kevin Hatch 00:29:05 People start businesses to do work they love and are good at. And make money. The problem is they're so busy doing the work, and then selling the work, and then finding people to help them with the work, the money part often takes a back seat. Join us as we discuss the value of hiring a professional to keep an eye on the money side of a small business. People start businesses to do work they love and are good at. And make money. The problem is they're so busy doing the work, and then selling the work, and then finding people to help them with the work, the money part often takes a back seat. Join us as we discuss the value of hiring a professional to keep an eye on the money side of a small business. #smallbusiness, #smallbusinessfinance, management, #taralandes, #bellrock no full 1 181bdc04-e60b-4db0-a79e-044888760304 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:50:06 +0000 answers@bellrock.ca (Beirne Chisolm, Bellrock, Tara Landes) https://small-business-foundations.simplecast.com/episodes/small-business-foundations-trailer-33RUHK4K Small Business Foundations - Trailer Beirne Chisolm, Bellrock, Tara Landes 00:01:51 leadership, management, small biz, smallbusiness, business, small business no trailer