Category Archives: Small Business Tips

Reflection And Listening To That Small Voice From Within

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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

Holding On For Small Business Success

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Have you ever felt like you were on the right track for small business success?  Yet, for some reason things weren’t coming together as you planned?  I think most of us who have started a business or run a business have had that feeling of  “when am I going to break through?”.   It tests our Read More

Care: A Key Ingredient To Small Business Success

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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

Small Business Success: How Are You Fishing In Your Pond?

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Small business success isn’t about the pond it’s about how you are fishing in it.  Think of the pond as your market.  How you choose to fish in the pond will determine the number of  fish, or in this case, customers you catch.   In a moment I will share with you a true story about Read More

Small Business Strategy: Are You Flying Standby?

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Your small business strategy, whether you are a small business startup or an already established, is critical to your success.  What is a strategy?  It  is putting together a careful plan or method to achieve a goal or a number of goals.  Very often people will ask me for small business tips.  Read More

Small Business Growth: It’s About Confidence and Back Up

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Business and life are full of uncertainty.  And, for small business growth to take place you must have back up.  When looking at help for small business, having back up or a contingency plan is essential for success. In business, the concept of backing up or having a contingency plan can mean many different things.  Read More

What Seeds Are You Planting For Small Business Success?

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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

The Best Small Business Strategy: Persistence

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What is the best small business strategy for success?  When you successfully are creating your own business or running your own business, there is no substitute for persistence.   To have persistence you must have a strong belief in what you are doing.  You must be passionate about it.  And, you must have faith.  Belief:  What Read More

Is Success About How You Start Or Is It About………?

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Society says that success, whether it be in business or life, is about outcome. The reality is that it is about process. A good process will make your small business successful and give you the outcome you desire. Read More

As A Small Business Owner Are You Hiring For Need Or Out Of Neediness?

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Learn how to hire for needs. Too often in running a small business hiring is reactionary. The small business owner will take the first person who may meet his needs. In his neediness to fill a position he is willing to overlook the qualifications of the applicant which will lead to greater problems. Read More