This week we celebrate National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions that small business owners and entrepreneurs make to our economy. Did you know that small businesses create two out of every three new jobs in the U.S.? There is nothing small about small business! I chose to focus my business on serving new […]
I am curious what “being innovative” means to you? The definition of innovation, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices or methods.” According to Businessdictionary.com, “in business, innovation often results when ideas are applied by the company in order to further satisfy the needs and expectations of the […]
Does the idea of standing in front of an audience to speak about what you do scare you? It can be really daunting, but it is one of those things that definitely gets easier the more that you do it. Chances are, if you come from a business, non-profit or education background, doing PowerPoint presentations […]
You’ve probably heard the adage if you what you’re doing doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable then you’re not pushing your limits hard enough. What does that really mean? Are you doing something this week that is outside of your normal comfort zone? Let’s take a look at these key concepts to learn more about your […]
It is very easy to get caught up in the frenzied, accelerated pace of business as we’ve come to know it. We all have those moments when we wish we could stop the action, catch our breath, and hit the pause button. The good news is ? you can! Tip #1: Hit Pause If the […]
Leveraging your personal and business contacts is one of the necessary activities of owning a business. People network for various reasons: To build their businesses To attract clients With no particular intention but to meet and connect with others in their industry Clear intention of looking for that next job opportunity and connecting with people […]
Many entrepreneurs think that the annual planning and setting business goals at the start of each year is enough. Business owners go through the process, feel like they have a plan, and as he/she gets farther into the year, the plan and goals go by the wayside. I want to ask you to reconsider that […]
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky sums up the reason anticipation is the key to success in business: “Skate where the puck is going, not where it is.” So much of what happens in our business is not what is front of us today, but where we need to be in the future. The ability to see […]
How are you feeling about your business lately? Are you committed to making it work and to have a really successful endeavor? Or are you just getting by and your business feels more like a hobby? What is your business model or quite bluntly, how are you going to make money? Do you have a […]
Uplevel your business to be profitable and sustainable Are you an entrepreneur who is sick of feeling like your business is draining all your energy? Have you recently been faced with personal challenges in your life such as aging parents, divorce, or sickness? Do you find yourself daydreaming about the life you had before you […]