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

Holding On For Small Business Success

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

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?

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 Growth: It’s About Confidence and Back Up

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?

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

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

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?

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

In Your Small Business What Is The Influence Of Your Relationships?

In your small business, are your relationships holding you back or are they moving your forward?  When you are a small business owner you will end up having some relationships that you would not have if it weren’t for your business. In all probability, your response to this statement is that this is true.  Yes, being Read More