Category Archives: Business Coaching
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
Business Owners: Invest in a Vacation
In a world where we’re logged in 24/7 and taking time off can be seen as a weakness, burnout is plaguing professionals in every industry, including entrepreneurs and business owners. It’s expected that, for the first few years of your … Continue reading
Strengthening Your Business by Thinking about Selling It
Many small business owners start businesses not because they are fabulous business owners or budding entrepreneurs, but because they are passionate technicians. They have a particular skill that they know they can market and sell without working for someone else. … Continue reading
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Tagged business advice, business blog, business coaching blog, business mindset, business owner, business owner burnout, business owner mindset, business sales, business valuation, chief everything officer, entrepreneur, family business, growth mindset, retirement for business owners, retirement planning, selling your business, small business
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4 Tips for Managing Your Online Reputation
Whether you are trying to build a company, secure funding for an entrepreneurial dream, create business relationships, or even land a job, you have to be confident in more than your resume and what you have to offer. In today’s … Continue reading
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Tagged business leader, business owner, business profile photos, entrepreneur, first impressions, funding, Linkedin, linkedin business, linkedin profile, marketing, online presence, online reputation, personal branding, personal marketing, pitch, social learning, Social Media, social media business, social media privacy
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The Importance of Business Owner Accountability
It’s hard to hear, but… any time something goes wrong in a business, the business owner is to blame. If you’re the owner of the company (or even the president of the organization) and customer has a terrible experience, it … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, business advice, business development, business management, business strategy, management, small business, small business ceo, small business coaching, small business leader, small business management, small business marketing, small business owner
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