Slaying the Big Hairy Monster
As human beings there is one thing that we all struggle with - fear. No matter how big or strong you are we all have some deep seated fear that influences us in some way. [...]
The Biggest Owner Obstacle to Business Success – FEAR!
I’ve had a number of clients and prospect lately pull back into their hard shell. So, I decided to take a step back and try to determine what was the owner obstacle! First, one thing [...]
How to Get Life Independence and Financial Freedom Using Your Business
Why did you start your business in the first place? If you're like most owners you thought it was your way to get independence and financial and freedom. So, why haven't you gotten there? Because [...]
PASSION: Why It’s Critical for Business Success
This week I figured I would talk a little bit about the first step in the strategic planning process – defining your passion. A while back I wrote a posted titled Why So Many Small [...]
Does Good Leadership Meet Needs?
A few weeks back in my article title Answering the Hard Questions About Leadership, I asked the question “what is the nature of leadership?” I received several dozen responses to the question via a variety [...]
What’s Your WHY!
I was attending a local networking event today. The presenter was a local serial-entrepreneur. He shared his most recent success story and his philosophy on what's important to entrepreneurial success. He said you need [...]
Leadership’s Most Important Factor
Last week a local story caught my attention as it exemplified the question often asked about leadership. What is the most important factor that influences good leadership? A coach from a local high school with [...]
Success Step 2 – Create Your Business Vision
In Success Step 1 – Define You Passion, you got a better idea of what success really looks like to you – both personally and professionally. Now you need to apply this new found understanding [...]
Success Step One – Find Your Passion
You have probably heard the adage “the first step is the hardest.” Nothing could be truer when it comes to success, because you need to find your passion! It’s the reason most people flounder or [...]
3 Ways Personal Reflection Can Help You Grow Your Business
During this time of year most of us stop long enough to take a breath. If you use this time correctly you can actual put your life and business on course for success. You see [...]
3 Ways Clear Vision Contributes to Your Business Growth
Vision is passion documented. And passion is a powerful motivator. In a previous post titled Why So Many Small Business Owners are Unhappy, I discussed how many entrepreneurs get distracted by the day-to-day operation of [...]
Why So Many Small Business Owners are Unhappy
I have been doing some intensive thinking for marketing purpose this past week. In the process I stumbled upon an interesting realization about our target market – small business owners. As I looked for what [...]