The Straight Talk on Working With Corporate Entities

November 11, 2020

Small businesses don’t operate like large corporations, so working with corporations can be a struggle for business owners. However, the ability of the two entities to work well together will benefit small companies.

Chris McQueen, a business development advisor with Violand Management Associates, was recently interviewed in a Straight Talk! webcast. He shared his background in both small businesses and large corporate entities and discussed the disconnect that can occur when small companies work with large corporations. McQueen’s strategies and advice are crucial to all small business owners and managers.

View the episode below, and join the Straight Talk! Facebook group to watch episodes on a variety of cleaning industry topics.

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