To quote George Gershwin, “Summertime, And the livin’ is easy.” Or is it? Many times when I ask a business owner to describe their business or challenges, the answer I get is “It’s complicated.” If you want a less complicated business, and therefore a less complicated day, here are some
It’s finally summer! Time to enjoy sunshine, picnics, sports, and maybe even a vacation – unless you are a business owner who needs to keep the business running. If you find yourself more distracted during the summer months, you are not alone. So let’s talk about some ways to maintain
In the past six weeks I have been fortunate to do some traveling. I started in Florida where I witnessed a successful rocket launch – a marvel of modern technology. Shortly after that I visited Greece where I saw buildings and artifacts well over 3,000 years old, still intact today.
If you find yourself saying that, keep reading. We are all given the same amount of time in each hour, each day, each week, each year. Some people have mastered how they spend their time, and some of us need reminders. Effective time management involves setting priorities, creating a schedule,
March brings thoughts of Luck, Rainbows, and Pots of Gold. A lot of business owners rely a little too much on Luck without knowing how to get Gold out of their business. Here are some steps that will help you to find and generate the Gold (also called Profit) without
I have become a really big tipper – most of the time. It’s pretty simple. I get excited about good Customer Service. I understand that Chat Bots are efficient and it is a challenge to find good customer service people. However, as a customer, there is nothing better than an
As a business owner, it’s important to continuously strive for growth and improvement. One way to do this is by developing habits that will help you achieve success. Here are seven habits that every business owner should consider incorporating into their daily routine: 1. Set goals and track progress. Setting
When it comes to finding new customers there is one method that beats all of the others. Referrals. Let’s examine why. Based on Trust A referral occurs when one person, who you know, like and trust, suggests that you do business with someone else that they know, like and trust.
There is stormy weather coming. The media is full of dire predictions, and we are facing some uncertainty in our economy and political landscape. For the busy business owner, it can be more to worry about. I would like to propose a solution to weathering the storm of uncertainty. Become
When I talk to business owners, I always ask about their successes first. Then we turn to the challenges. I have heard a number of struggles, excuses, obstacles, and doubts. Here are my top 10 ways to struggle as a business owner. 1. Winging It Think about what happens when
There are things that we do every day that we do not even think about. We make our morning coffee or tea, check the weather, drive to work. Then there are the things that we have to stop and think about before we can do them – ordering supplies, making
The one thing that the pandemic reinforced is the value of peers. We need interaction with other people. There are times when we need their support, and to get some motivation. We also know the value we receive when we give support and recognition. Our peers not only support us,
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