Author Archives: The Growth Coach Team
Being a Thankful Business Owner this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a special time of year that inspires us to slow down and think about what we’re thankful for – whether it’s family, friends, good health, a comfortable place to live or something more personal. But if you’re a … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, business, business coaching, business owner, business owner break, business owner burnout, business owner emotional management, business owner mindset, coaching, coaching blog, entrepreneur, small business owner, taking a break, thanksgiving, work life balance
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Social Responsibility: Supporting the Right Cause
Social responsibility in business has become an important business trend across America, especially as employees and customers continue to raise their expectations around the companies they choose to work for and support. So how do you, as a business owner, … Continue reading
Four Steps to Building Business Relationships
Building strong relationships is an important part of the success of any business, but when you’re a new business owner – or when you’re not an extrovert – knowing how to get started can be challenging. While relationships are complex … Continue reading
Planning Small Breaks Can Help You Avoid Burnout
Business owner burnout is an epidemic. Our society values entrepreneurs and business leaders who work tirelessly to build success, but working 80 hours a week, never seeing your family and never having a free second without feeling on call is … Continue reading
Finding the Right Mentor
Sometimes mentorships come naturally and without a lot of forethought – like when a manager takes you under his or her wing and helps you with your personal and professional growth. But sometimes, especially when you’re trying to grow a … Continue reading
Worrying About the Competition Can Help You Make Your Business Better
Competition can be scary. Whether you’re worried about a rival store opening down the street or you’re in an emerging industry watching other start-ups launch with a new twist, it’s hard to make sure you’re in the lead. But while … Continue reading
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Tagged business advice, business blog, business coaching, business founder, business growth, business opportunities, business owner, business strategy, business strengths, business weaknesses, entrepreneur blog, how to grow my business, small business, small business blog, strategic business owner, working on the business
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Five Business Movies to Add to Your Queue
A good movie is a perfect way to unwind after a long week at the office, but aside from being entertaining, some movies are packed with business tips, entrepreneurial motivation and the importance of balance. While there are dozens of … Continue reading
Celebrate Christmas in July by Thinking about Holiday Marketing
December might seem far away, but the stores will be in full holiday mode starting in mid-October (whether you like it or not), and that’s less than 90 days away. Since there’s not much worse than trying to rush a … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation marketing, business coach, business development, business growth, business management, business tips, christmas in july, christmas marketing, holiday business, holiday marketing, holiday promotion, marketing, marketing blog, marketing strategies, small business, small business marketing, small business owner
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Set the Stage (and your Desk) for Success
Everyone’s preferences for a work space are different but, whether you’re in a cube farm or working from a home office, having your desk set up in a way that works for you is an important part of your ability … Continue reading
A Good Team vs A Bad Team and Why it Matters
Even the best entrepreneurs can’t (and shouldn’t) run an entire business alone. Even if you have the skills, doing everything yourself leads to burnout, stunts business growth because of capacity and keeps you from having a diverse team that helps … Continue reading
