The world around us is changing and if you don’t want to be left behind, you need to change, too. You can’t afford to hold onto your old ways. (The dinosaurs refused to change, and look what happened to them, and also Sears & Kodak.) But changing is easier said than done. How do you…
How Small Businesses Can Sleigh the Holiday Season: Practical Tips for Success Ah, the holiday season: a magical time of joy, giving, and … stress for many small business owners. While others are stringing up lights and sipping hot cocoa, you’re likely juggling inventory, marketing campaigns, and employee schedules, all while wondering how to keep…
How to Create a Marketing Plan and Budget for Your Small Business If you’re a small business owner, you’ve likely thought about your marketing efforts. But, do you have a written marketing plan? Many businesses approach marketing in a haphazard way—acting on impulse rather than strategy. Unfortunately, this usually leads to inconsistent and ineffective results….
How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones to Boost Your Business Success As a business owner, you likely focus on strategies to grow your business, but have you ever considered the impact of your day-to-day habits? Just like we make personal resolutions to improve ourselves, our business habits can have a profound effect…
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…
How to Give Your Small Business a Power Check and Stay Ahead of the Competition One of the most important keys to growing your business is to keep evolving. Growth doesn’t happen by standing still. You need to step back from your daily operations to evaluate your position in the bigger business landscape. This is…
In the competitive world of business, standing out is crucial. One way to carve out your unique space is by defining your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). But what exactly is a USP, and why is it so important for your business? Let’s dive into how identifying your USP and understanding your sales funnel can make…
Unlocking Your Business’s Financial Secrets: The Four Types of Expenses Hey there, fellow business aficionados! Today, we’re diving into a topic that might sound a bit dry at first glance but is absolutely crucial for anyone steering the ship of a small business: expenses. Yes, those financial puzzle pieces that can make or break your…
“Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions.” This is one of those standby expressions that small business owners frequently say to their employees. It recently came up in one of my PRO peer groups. The question was: is it a smart thing, or is it a dumb thing? At first glance, the phrase implies that…
What if, Your product or service is impacted by Tariffs? Businesses are changing faster than ever due to Government Regulations, technology, global communications, and distribution, etc. Tariffs are part of that, too. Leaders need to get outside their business to gain insights, opportunities, and awareness of the world around them from other business owners. They…
