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Sales PlaybooksSales Playbooks

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What to do when your customer won’t pay

It’s never fun. But here’s what to do.

Michael Girdley

Why I changed my mind about franchising

Turns out, time DOES give you perspective.

Michael Girdley

Finance PlaybooksFinance Playbooks

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How to screw up employee bonuses

Here’s what not to do.

Michael Girdley

The M&A structure only HoldCo's can pull off

Plan first, buy second.

Michael Girdley

Finance PlaybooksFinance Playbooks

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Playbook: Don’t run out of cash

My free Excel tool inside.

Michael Girdley

What I’ve learned about conferences (so far)

It’s all about airplane economics.

Michael Girdley

Why I changed my mind on global hiring

All thanks to one Argentinian banking analyst.

Michael Girdley

Hiring mistakes that cost you time, money, and sanity

What can go wrong... might go wrong?

Michael Girdley

Finance PlaybooksFinance Playbooks

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How to set up a profit sharing plan

A simple PSP can be a powerful incentive.

Michael Girdley

Good vs bad 1-1s

Here’s how to do them badly. Or not.

Michael Girdley

Small Business PlaybooksSmall Business Playbooks

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Why (and how) to do employee surveys

Because the CEO is always last to know.

Michael Girdley

My most brutal year yet

Hard-won lessons from 2024.

Michael Girdley