Entrepreneurs and small business owners can attribute their successes to taking risks, accepting challenges, and saying “Yes!” when others wouldn’t. Too many yes’s, however, can quickly steer your small business over the cliffs of chaos. Small business owners need to be more focused, and you can’t focus on one thing when you’re juggling ten. Sure … Continue reading “4 Things Every Business Owner Should Say “No” To”
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5 Ways to Keep Business Systems Flexible
The word “systems” can be intimidating for us entrepreneurs, right? It’s easier to pretend you can continue to run your business smoothly without them; so you do, and it doesn’t. You may as well hand the keys over to CHAOS Inc. right now, because that’s a battle that they’re sure to win. Instead of hiding … Continue reading “5 Ways to Keep Business Systems Flexible”
6 Ways to Gain Entrepreneurial Confidence
Having a bad week or even month? It’s easy to let a few rough patches snowball into a great big pile of self-doubt. Especially as an entrepreneur. Self-confidence is one of the most important characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. Sure, we all lose a bit of faith here and there, but you have to know that … Continue reading “6 Ways to Gain Entrepreneurial Confidence”
5 Step Formula for Small Business Marketing
You’ve got a great product or service and you’re realizing it’s time to start marketing to really bring in the big bucks. Or you’re thinking to yourself, “Self: You spent a lot of money on marketing last time and it didn’t bring the ROI you need. What can you do differently this time around?” Many … Continue reading “5 Step Formula for Small Business Marketing”
5 Hidden Hazards of Entrepreneurship
Picture this: You’re traveling down the windy road of entrepreneurship and you’re prepared for almost anything. You’ve got a sunroof, top-notch speakers, and toasty seat warmers to make this ride as comfortable as possible. Then all of a sudden you drive over a pile of nails (trust me, it happens!) and pop two tires. Stranded, … Continue reading “5 Hidden Hazards of Entrepreneurship”