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Three Ways to Stay Focused on Success
“Work smarter, not harder.” It’s a common saying and we hear it all the time. It’s true – and some people have absolutely mastered it – but sometimes working smarter is challenging, especially when you’re a business owner with projects, … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, business blog, business coaching, business coaching blog, business development, business owner, business owner burnout, business owner mindset, business success, business systems, delegate, delegation, distractions, focus, small business owner, small business owner burnout, turn off email
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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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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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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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Dealing with the Challenges of a Family Business
Running any business is hard, but when you’re running a family business, you face a unique set of challenges – it’s hard to leave work at work, it’s hard to manage the emotional entanglement of family and there’s more at … Continue reading
Time to Go Back to SWOT?
Being a business owner is hard – you don’t clock in and out, it’s hard to leave work at work, and, in many cases, you are wearing a LOT of hats, from marketing to HR. In the course of running … Continue reading
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Tagged business advice, business development, business management, business strategy, small business, small business ceo, small business coaching, small business management, small business owner, strategic planning, strategic thinking, strength, SWOT analysis
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Be Awesome at Networking by Talking Less
Networking takes time and, even for extroverts, it can be uncomfortable to talk about yourself and your business or career. But we have good news! Making a great first impression at a networking event actually requires a lot less talking … Continue reading
Three Ways to Improve Company Culture
Company culture – and the importance of having great culture – has been making the news for a few years now. Great company culture can help you attract and retain top-notch employees and, as you look for the next batch … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, business, business development, company culture, culture, entrepreneurship, human resources, management, management coaching, millennials, office culture, recruiting, retention, small business, small business leader, small business management, small business owner, talent
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Are You Undervaluing Yourself? Stop Being a Technician.
At The Growth Coach, our coaches have worked with thousands of small business owners over the years. One of the most common challenges those business owners face is that, in addition to being the business owner, they are the lead … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, business, business management, business valuation, delegation, entrepreneurship, focus, inspiration, life, management coaching, small business, small business ceo, small business coaching, small business leader, small business management, small business owner, technician, time management, truth
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