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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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Finding Balance as a Small Business Owner or a Company President
Small business owners and company presidents have a lot in common – starting with how busy they can be. Being in charge of everything has benefits, but it also has major drawbacks, especially when it comes to work life balance. … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, business, business development, business mindset, business owner, business owner break, business owner burnout, business owner emotional management, business owner mindset, CEO, leadership, life, mindset, small business, small business ceo, small business leader, small business management, small business owner, truth, work life balance
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Could You or Your Team Benefit from Social Learning
In late 2017, when Forbes outlined the Top 10 growing business trends that will drive success in 2018, there was one we weren’t surprised to see – Social Learning. In a way, The Growth Coach has been doing that for … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, business, business growth, business trends, entrepreneurship, forbes, innovation, inspiration, marketing, professional development, relationships, small business, small business coaching, small business leader, small business owner, social learning, Social Media, strategic manager, truth
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Is Your Phone on Your Nightstand? Move It.
Most of us are glued to our cell phones. Even if we’re good about skipping that hourly email check when we’re home with our families or putting it on silent at night, having that little piece of amazing technology in … Continue reading
Slow Down, Reflect and Give Thanks this Thanksgiving
In honor of Thanksgiving, this Growth Coach blog is focused on the importance of giving thanks. First of all, I wish you and your family a very relaxing and blessed Thanksgiving and may you truly recognize and count your many … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, benefits of business coaching, business coaching advice, business coaching client success, business coaching tips, business development, business owner, business systems, holiday, reflect, small business owner, strategic business owner, strategic mindset, thanks, thanksgiving
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