I’m sure you have seen them: the endless ads and articles encouraging you to engage in “self care.” They may have an image of a bubble bath, a spa day, or relaxing at the beach. While these are wonderful (I won’t turn down a few days at the beach or a bit of pampering), they’re …
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Work hard, play hard. This is something I remind my clients and team of on a regular basis. Growing a profitable business takes hard work and consistency, but it also takes a strong mindset. If all you do is work, that mindset will erode quickly. As business owners, we tend to focus on our business …
Small businesses are everywhere. Literally! In fact, current statistics indicate that approximately 99% of all businesses in America fall into the small business category. These companies add so much to our society, and the owners need our support. As you may know, I am a huge fan of small businesses – so much so that …
When you open up your newsfeed, what do you see? Chances are, you will find news stories popping up about high-profile CEOs and trending stories about large companies. It sometimes seems like those companies are the only ones that matter, but that is simply not true. In fact, small businesses make up the backbone – …
I think we can agree that 2020 has been a crazy year for all of us. “Pivot” seems to be the word of the year! Some business owners have seen unexpected ups and downs, while others are dealing with unanticipated growth. In the midst of all the change, one thing remains constant: no matter what …
Entrepreneurs wear a lot of hats. The plates are constantly spinning, and busy business owners constantly strive not to let any of them drop – professionally or personally. That does not leave a lot of room for balance. Balance is essential, though, in every area of life. November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and here at …
