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Consulting & Landscape Business
At Viva Ventures, we started as a small business with a big dream. Our founder, Oswald Viva, consulted dozens of small & mid sized companies. His approach on how to establish accountability and manage people moved companies forward.
We also started a very successful Commercial Landscape Company! With over 50 employees, a fleet of trucks and millions is sales, we now share our experience and knowledge so you can succeed too!
Our History
Oswald R Viva spent most of his career in the high-tech industry, starting with IBM. Participated in 8 start-ups and held a number of executive positions, including multiple CEO jobs. Served in the Board of Directors of 7 entrepreneurial companies. As a business owner he successfully ran three ventures. As a management consultant and coach he has concentrated on working with small and midsize companies. Has accumulated over 14,ooo hours of coaching CEOs and executives. His new books "Its Lonely at the Top" and "The Making Of A CEO" are guides to help owners/CEOs of small and midsize companies become the best leaders they can be. The advice and suggestions given are based on real life experiences accumulated throughout his career.
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Traditional employee performance reviews are mandated in most companies but they are universally disliked by employees and managers. The reasons are many but they center in their negative worth regarding value to the organization and to the employee. So, why do we continue with this practice? Is there a better alternative?
This book proposes the use of an old but misunderstood technique which will solve most problems associated with traditional reviews and will provide a true evaluation of individual and team performance in organisations of any size and for all job levels.
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Starting a business is a major undertaking that not every person is qualified or ready to take. As the owner of a startup company you take a lot of risks and you give up some of the things that you are accustomed to. It requires much sacrifices, perseverance, vision, hard work, and in many cases giving up large chunks of income. Of course, it also has its rewards; the pride and joy of business ownership is a gift reserved for those who elect it. Nevertheless, before you decide that you want to join the entrepreneurial ranks you must consider the pros compared to the cons.
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Without personal accountability, there is no organizational accountability, and without that, businesses and organizations fail to reach their ultimate potential.
The flip side is when accountability is prevalent, employees stop blaming each other, departments get along, and organisations become more productive.
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A good employee is hard to find at any time, and the higher the position, the more difficult the search becomes. This book offers advice on how to get the most out of an interview and how to make sure you pick the best person for the job.
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As the owner and CEO of a small or midsized business, the success or failure of your operation begins and ends with you.
This guide points you to the knowledge that can help you make the right decisions even in the toughest situations. Its Lonely at the Top, but when you seek out the right guidance and make educated moves, you can accomplish your objectives, become a better leader, and increase profitability for your small or midsized business.
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The Making of a CEO: Helping You Deal with the Issues of Running Your Company gives you practical tips for effectively running your business. Targeting his advice to leaders of small and midsize businesses, Viva shows how to evaluate yourself and your decision-making process to see if you’re doing what’s best for your organization.
In easy-to-read, simple language, Viva demonstrates how to set goals, communicate effectively, and empower your employees. Also included are sections on family businesses and planning for your successor, as well as a business owner’s personal roadmap and exit planning questionnaire.
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Are you or can you be the CEO? As an entrepreneur you started a business and lead it through the initial stages and perhaps even longer. As the owner/founder you assumed the position of CEO (or whatever title you chose to use), but carrying the title or the position “by default” does not necessarily mean you are the right person for it. To confirm yourself as CEO you need to understand – really understand – all the implications and demands of the position as well as your desires and qualifications.
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Accountability is the acknowledgement and assumption of responsibility for actions, decisions and policies encompassing the obligation to report, and be answerable for resulting consequences. It is the nerve center that controls every part of an organization and affects all members and their relationship with each other. Accountability boils down to taking ownership of one’s own thoughts, words, actions, and reactions. This book teaches the fundamentals to implement a culture of accountability.It highlights a serious problem prevalent in our society today, from the home to the workspace, from the school to the media, and not forgetting the government.
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Transform Or Start Your Landscape Business
Whether you're an experienced landscaper or new to the trade, The Professional Landscaper's Handbook tells you how to start your own landscaping or lawn care business and make it a success. This no-nonsense guide reveals the techniques professionals use to keep landscapes looking their best. And it clearly explains the nuts and bolts of running your own profitable business. Each topic has been extensively researched, so your work will be backed by university findings, not guesswork. Bypass the trial-and-error school of landscaping, and learn the right way to do things...from the start. Order at:
Making money doing lawn-care, landscape architecture, and garden work is a dream of many people―and this guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies they need to successfully launch and develop their own business doing so. This sixth edition also features advice on marketing and selling one’s services within “sustainable landscaping,” one of the hottest new trends in the field.
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Every day talented and passionate gardeners think to themselves, “There must be a way to turn this into a career.” So You Want to Be a Garden Designer helps them turn that dream into reality by providing the practical, step-by-step information every budding designer needs to develop and nurture a thriving garden design business. A successful, self-made garden designer herself, Love Albrecht Howard conveys not only the basic skills required for the profession, but also the crucial details that can mean the difference between success and failure. Order at:
Embarking on the journey of starting your own landscape business is an
exciting endeavor, but it can also be daunting without the right guidance.
That's where this comprehensive guide comes in. Within these pages, you'll
find everything you need to know to navigate the ins and outs of launching
and managing a successful landscape business.
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Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a treasure trove of useful information for new and would-be business owners. With content compiled from over ten best-selling For Dummies books, this guide will help with every part of starting your own business―from legal considerations to business plans, bookkeeping, and beyond. Whether you want to open a franchise, turn your crafting hobby into a money-maker, or kick off the next megahit startup, everything you need can be found inside this easy-to-use guide. Order at:
Starting an LLC offers a wide range of benefits to business owners, such as liability protection and tax advantages, but unfortunately, the process can be tricky. From the intimidating paperwork and legal jargon to the confusing requirements, it’s easy to get overwhelmed – and worst of all, it’s easy to get things wrong.
In this All-In-One LLC Beginner’s Guide, you’ll discover everything you need to know about planning, launching, and managing an LLC — but this time, completely simplified for beginners and those who detest the nitty-gritty legalities of running a business.
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Unlock the secrets to successful marketing in the digital age with Legend in Marketing: Marketing in the New Economy by Philip Kotler. This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the rapidly evolving marketing landscape. Philip Kotler, a legendary figure in marketing, presents an in-depth analysis of the major shifts impacting today’s market.
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