Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Maurice Marwood, Founder & President of MMARCO International Services Inc., located in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a Fast, Reliable, Professional Business Advisory Service. Whether you need help with your growth strategy, operational planning, resource allocation, or advice on practical day-to-day tasks, you can rely on us to get the job done.
Tell us about yourself
After 40-plus successful years in the international corporate world, I decided to use my knowledge and experience to help smaller businesses that were struggling for growth.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
During one assignment, I led the turnaround of a business manufacturing and marketing heavy-duty industrial all-terrain transportation and drilling equipment that was struggling to survive. The business planning process was urgently implemented to avoid imminent bankruptcy. A financial crisis was averted, and the business returned to consistent profitability and sales growth.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
All successful business leaders and owners must function as a coach. That means they must select good players, give them the proper training and tools, and, most important, create a supportive environment that motivates them to win. And they must realize that as a coach, they never score. They must have a team that scores.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Be a good coach, build a good team and support them.
- Be sure to have a well-thought-out plan with clear objectives and goals.
- Employees must know, support, and understand the plan so they can know how their work contributes to the success of the business.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.mmarco.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/memarwood
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.e.marwood/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricemarwood/
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