Charge Podcast

Jon Bassford is the Founder and CEO of Lateral Solutions, an operations management company specializing in launching and managing internal operations for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. Jon is a visionary entrepreneur and operations professional who thrives on creating and driving change. What do you problem do you solve? In this episode, Gary Wilbers and John Basford dive into the critical issue facing many small business owners: the overwhelming burden of day-to-day operations.  Small Business Answer Man’s Shownotes: The podcast starts by introducing Jon Bassford, an expert in operations management, focusing on helping startups, small businesses, and nonprofits optimize their internal operations.  The conversation delves into the importance of efficient internal operations in accelerating small business growth.  Jon discusses his background in operational roles and consulting, emphasizing the challenges small business owners face in managing day-to-day tasks.  He highlights three key areas of s