Making decisions is a critical part of life, whether you own and operate a small business or you are simply trying to decide what to order in the Chic-fil-A drive-thru. Decision making is inevitable, and… Continue Reading Easier, Better, Faster Decisions For The Indecisive and Time-Pressed
Almost all things are digital now in business–marketing, mail and everything else. It is possible to even hold meetings, interview candidates for employment and close deals through Skype and other means of digital communication. In… Continue Reading Business Cards And The Personal Touch–These Things Still Matter
Most people start their own business because they dream of being their own boss and controlling their own career path. These are fantastic reasons to jump into entrepreneurship, but owning a small business does not… Continue Reading What They Won’t Tell You About Owning A Small Business
Good sales techniques are key to growth in business. You must be able to convince someone that you are offering a product or service that he or she needs, which is not always possible on your first… Continue Reading Is Your Follow-up Scaring Customers Away?
Sole proprietors represent a huge majority of small businesses in America. That means many successful, even widely known business are run by one person—just one. If you have your own business or dream of jumping… Continue Reading Sole Proprietor? How To Do It All And Not Lose Your Mind.
You’re stuck—no growth, no excitement and stagnant profits. Where do you go from here? In these incredibly frustrating standstill moments, it can be difficult to know what to do next, and it’s easy to see… Continue Reading Change Your Mindset Before You Dump Your Strategy
There are a lot of “tools” you need to survive as an entrepreneur: social media skills, the ability to close a sale, etc., but few people know how to effectively deal with stress. When you do… Continue Reading Why You Need Stress Management Skills
It really doesn’t matter what type of business you have, if you are an entrepreneur, you will face the challenge of learning how to effectively be your own boss. As the driving force behind the… Continue Reading The Entrepreneurial Challenge Of Being Your Own Boss