Business – More and Less

Values and Purpose Attract

A very common statement in cover letters, that come with the job applications at OnwardUP Sales and Marketing Ltd, is as follows: “I am particularly drawn to OnwardUP because of its reputation for inclusivity and environmental advocacy, and commitment to providing exceptional outdoor experiences.” Every new vendor partnership over the last 6 years has alsoContinue reading “Values and Purpose Attract”

Dirty Work: An Opportunity

Never be above cleaning a toilet. Whether you are the CEO, a VP, the intern, or the one who has the “duty” listed on your job description, I don’t think there is a better way to earn respect from your team/boss (and maybe even a raise in pay), than doing the dirty work (the workContinue reading “Dirty Work: An Opportunity”

Stakeholder Hierarchy

Several months ago I created a “Stakeholder Hierarchy” for my business OnwardUP Sales and Marketing LTD. While I was aware of the stakeholders of my business, I had never gone through the process of ranking them. It was a great exercise and something that I shared with my team at our recent Annual General MeetingContinue reading “Stakeholder Hierarchy”