Small business owners sometimes have trouble letting go of control. And that death-grip management style is exactly how Chaos Inc. wants to see you run the show. That’s right—too much control can actually be more work, more costly, more chaotic. So take a minute to find out if you’ve got your employees in a management … Continue reading “4 Steps to Stop Being a Small Business Micro-Manager – Do’s and Don’ts”
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5 Steps to Correcting Employee Mistakes
When it comes to running a small business, owners have a hard enough time managing themselves, let alone an employee. So when those inevitable mistakes happen, taking a focused approach guarantees Chaos Inc. doesn’t get a piece of your pie. It’s easy to want to let those minor errors slip through the cracks. But allowing … Continue reading “5 Steps to Correcting Employee Mistakes”
The Focused, Single Page Business Plan: A free sample from lynda.com
Small business owners often tell me that the most difficult part of the journey is knowing where to start. With a whirlwind of ideas and possibilities it’s easy to get lost and drift aimlessly—especially if you don’t carry a map! Chaos Inc. thrives off entrepreneurs without a plan. That’s why I’ve teamed up with Lynda.com … Continue reading “The Focused, Single Page Business Plan: A free sample from lynda.com”
Don’t Ever Multitask on These 4 People – The Myth of Multitasking
As entrepreneurs and small business owners, you get pulled in a lot of different directions—often at the same time. But multitasking something as simple as a conversation can allow Chaos Inc. to take over more than just your business. The myth of multitasking doesn’t only apply to tasks, but it applies to interactions with people, … Continue reading “Don’t Ever Multitask on These 4 People – The Myth of Multitasking”
The 5 Harvests of The Entrepreneur – A New Kind of Exit Strategy
Small business owners have the tendency to lose steam when they’re working toward their big goals. This lack of motivation is exactly what Chaos, Inc. needs to huff, and puff, and blow your whole exit strategy down. Every entrepreneur needs what I call the five harvests. Think of these like Thanksgiving celebrations where you thank … Continue reading “The 5 Harvests of The Entrepreneur – A New Kind of Exit Strategy”
