An honest look at the 50 biggest challenges small business owners with employees face when trying to plan for the future and manage risks, from time constraints and budget limitations to emotional burnout and the constant juggling of responsibilities. Featuring real stories and eye-opening statistics about the small business struggle.
When a manufacturing company president dismissed the need to document production processes, he assumed his experienced team would always be there. But when three key employees left unexpectedly, the company faced months of chaos, lost contracts, and damaged reputation. This story highlights the critical importance of proactive risk management and how frameworks like NIST RMF, ISO 27001, and COSO ERM can prevent such disasters. Learn how to protect your business from operational vulnerabilities and ensure long-term resilience.
When a construction company owner relied solely on verbal agreements with subcontractors, a major project went sideways, leading to legal battles and costly delays. This story underscores the importance of simple, time-efficient risk management practices—like written contracts—that can save your business from disaster. Learn how to mitigate risks without adding unnecessary complexity to your operations.
