By: Kim Harrison, an EO Philadelphia member, and founder and CEO of Focus Foward, LLC
Everyone knows that times have been tough. That sentiment is not news to any entrepreneur looking to grow a company. The economy has been used as a reason to explain away a whole host of failures, but the truth is, as long as there is volatility and movement, the opportunity to make a profit exists. As firms go under and competition thins, smart leaders grab market share. The question every entrepreneur should ask themselves is, “How do I use this economy to my advantage?” Here are some fundamental principles of success I follow in my businesses: