Category Archives: CEO Forum

One of These Things Is Not Like the Others

I’ve seen roundtables, CEO Forums, mastermind groups, kitchen cabinets and the like marketed as “your small business advisory board.” When I investigate the details I find all these permutations violate the basic and purest definition of an advisory board. Continue reading

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What to Consider Before Serving on a Board?

Somewhere in the recent past you said yes to that friend or colleague who asked you to serve on the board of a nonprofit. After several meetings you find yourself questioning why. Here is what I recommend you consider before … Continue reading

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Using an Advisory Board to Grow Your Business

In a previous post I discussed how seeking out a mentor can help a business owner gain more depth of experience without incurring a lot of cost. In this post I discuss another option: using an advisory board also known … Continue reading

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