Keys To Success: What To Do With Your Relationships?

Relationship management…it’s something all of us do, yet it remains a challenge. Relationships can build businesses and lives. And, relationships can destroy them. Learn some steps you can take to have the relationships, business and life you desire. Read More

Small Business Success: How Do You Handle The Holidays?

For some entrepreneurs and solo professionals this is a great time for business. But for a vast majority small business success is the furthest thing from their minds. The Holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years are a difficult time. Read More

Keys To Success: Relationships–Nice, Nasty or Necessary?

There are many keys to success in running a small business or in starting your own business. Success planning for small business success is important. But without good relationships all the hard work and thinking can be discarded. Learn some things you can do to have the relationships to take you to the business success you desire. Read More

Success In Business And Life: It’s About Good Mental Health

Success in business and life is about the journey.  What is the journey?  First of all it is about our health.  Our health will determine the quality of our journey through business and life. Most of the time people focus on physical health.  In reality, mental health is the more important aspect. To have a successful Read More

Toy Story 3:Are You Running Your Business And Living Your Life In PLAY Mode?

Too often I have seen the initial joy that comes from running your business turn into a slog in the mud.  It’s not fun because you are no longer in PLAY mode.   When you start feeling this way, your business and life are in DEMO mode.  If you haven’t seen the movie, Toy Story 3, Read More

Success In Business And Life: It’s About What You Carry

In running my own businesses and personal business coaching, I get asked about my understanding of success.  Success in small business and life has many components.  One of the most important has to do with what you are carrying inside of you.  I will return to the idea of what you are carrying at the end Read More

Achieving Success: Share Your Vision And Desires With Others

Achieving success in business and life and sharing this vision and desire with others is important.  The successful business owners and professionals I have had the privilege of working with share their vision and desire for success with others.  How come this is important?  First of all I have never found a rich hermit.  You Read More

Reflection And Listening To That Small Voice From Within

Do you practice reflection?  How often have you stuffed a negative feeling?  Most of us have at one time or another.  Is that good?  It depends.  The key to getting clear and moving forward is to take the time for reflection. Sometimes in business and life something or someone comes along and things just don’t Read More

Care: A Key Ingredient To Small Business Success

Several years ago a client of mine, who is small business owner, was complaining about the state of his business.  He had grown his business but now it had stagnated for several years. Sales were starting to decline.  His customers didn’t seem as happy with his product and his customer service.  As I listened, I Read More

What Seeds Are You Planting For Small Business Success?

For small business success you must know your target market. Yet knowing your target market isn’t enough. To have small business growth can be tricky if you don’t plant the right seeds with your market. Read More