In 2001, Blue Plate Catering launched a $10 million dollar project to build a high-profile Chicago restaurant. The project alone would double what the company was worth — if they …
Three Proven Steps to Building Customer Loyalty
In most businesses, customer loyalty is fundamental to long-term growth. So how do you build strong relationships with customers? CEO Jim Horan of Blue Plate Catering has created a team …
Keep Top Talent by Making Them CEO of Their Company
Brain drain is a real concern for small businesses. A talented colleague’s capacity may expand faster than the business around her, making it tempting for the team member to leave …
Four Principles for Sustainable Growth
Finding a path to sustainable growth pushes leaders to think beyond quick-win strategies, to shape a company that’s built for long-term success. Find four principles for sustainable growth from the …
Make Your Boss Work for You: How One Company Commits to their Employees’ Personal Goals
A basic tenant of good leadership is to let go of your dictatorial side, and let the leadership qualities of your followers emerge and be nurtured instead. That makes sense, …
Is There Such a Thing As Too Much Growth?
If you ever had enough, could you recognize it? Leaders can. ~inspired by a bumper sticker A phrase I hear repeated frequently is you’re either growing or your dying. I’d like …
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