Fractional Friday

April 4, 2025

TRIVIA QUESTION

Complete the sentence:

"April showers bring May ______."

A. Sunshine
B. Flowers
C. Rainbows
D. Bees

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

The 3 Pillars of True Innovation in 2025

Innovation is a term we hear all the time, especially in today's fast-paced world!

But let's be honest, not all innovation is the same. Real innovation needs more than just smart ideas or small tweaks. It requires a spark that comes from really understanding your customers and finding needs they might not even know they have.

Learn about what "true innovation" means today.

In this edition:

🚀 7 Key Steps for Business Growth & Expansion
💰 7 Things You Should Avoid If You Want to Be Rich
💡 Want To Be A Fractional C-Suite Member?

Company Growth Strategy: 7 Key Steps for Business Growth & Expansion

A solid business growth plan is more than just a marketing campaign. It's a vital part of what makes your business work smoothly. Without one, you're at the mercy of unpredictable customers and market ups and downs.

So, how do you plan to grow your business? Hubspot breaks down the steps you need to create a winning growth strategy.

7 Things You Should Avoid If You Want to Be Rich

In this video, Mark Tilbury talks about how to avoid common pitfalls to build wealth, like prioritizing money over skills, indulging in luxury, and staying static, while advocating for collaboration, self-awareness, and stepping out of comfort zones.

Want To Be A Fractional C-Suite Member? Here’s What You Need To Know

The traditional corporate ladder isn't the only way to reach top leadership positions anymore. Now, there's a new trend: fractional C-suite roles. These are where experienced leaders work for companies without the full-time commitment, and leaders get a career with variety, impact, and control.

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is B. Flowers

The saying "April showers bring May flowers" is an old English proverb that highlights how rainy weather in April helps plants and flowers grow and bloom in May. It’s often used as a reminder that good things can come after challenges, like rain leading to beautiful blooms!

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko, Fractional Powerhouse
Founder, Hire A Fractional and FractionalOS

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