Many entrepreneurs don’t set specific goals for their business, but studies show that goal setting really does drive higher achievement. According to small business peer board members who’ve embraced this technique, goal setting forces you to focus your energies effectively and develop real, viable action plans. It isn’t hard if you follow their lead. Here’s…
Holiday Cheer and Financial Growth: How Gratitude Fuels Business Development The holiday season is here—a time for reflection, celebration, and planning for the future. For business owners, it’s also a golden opportunity to ignite financial growth and development. This festive period offers unique chances to connect with customers, boost revenue, and set the stage for…
How to Sharpen Your Delegation Skills and Empower Your Team As a business owner, one of the most important skills you can develop is effective delegation. Learning to hand off responsibilities to your employees is key to growing your business and stepping into a stronger leadership role. However, for many entrepreneurs, delegating tasks—especially important ones—can…
Inspiring Employees vs Motivating Employees Inspiring employees is a lot easier than you might think. There are managers who “lead” through bullying and intimidation, but demeaning people doesn’t inspire loyalty, only fear. Dictatorship isn’t leadership, and most people don’t perform their best under stress, anyway. True leadership means creating a gratifying employer/employee relationship that starts…
