When you have insights into what your buyers think about doing business with you, including verbatim quotes from people who have recently made the decision to solve a similar problem, you have the knowledge you need to align your marketing decisions — from...
In the words of Alan Lakein, a popular author on personal time management, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” Business owners may neglect planning for a variety of reasons. They may dislike making decisions, or they may worry about how the plan will reflect...
For most of us, owning your own business is a dream come true. The freedom of being your own boss and succeeding to the best of your ability are facts of life for the small business owner. Sure, there’s more stress than what you probably imagined when you...
Leadership is service. People will follow someone who consistently comes through and is willing to serve, to do the dirty work, and to fight for their team. The following are foundational characteristics to focus on in order to improve the services you provide as a...
Among leaders, some stand out as effective. This usually does not come easy no matter how these leaders seem to ease along. It takes a lot of work and effort to be one of the best, just like in any field in life. The goals and survival of the group depend on you and...
So, you think you’re not justified in taking time away from your business because you’re self-employed? Here are five great reasons why you should definitely take a vacation: Number 1: Physical down time You work hard to grow and maintain your business....
What do Tony Robbins, Brene Brown, Oprah Winfrey and a skilled craftsman all have in common? They are all experts in their field. An expert, by definition, is a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or a skill in a particular area. They don’t...
Yup, you got that right. Your understanding of Time Management is highly likely… wrong. Time management is in fact, a misnomer. Time cannot be managed or influenced; it is something that is pretty much out of our control. All of us, despite our social or financial...
Group coaching offers unique benefits to both you as the coach and your group members. But how do you know whether your members are on the path to reaching their goals and are enjoying the benefits of your program to their fullest? Similarly, how do you know for...
Interestingly enough, as a small business owner, “thinking outside the box” is precisely the behavior that inspired you to set off on the entrepreneurial path in the first place. The tough challenge is sustaining your original visionary mindset. Once the...
