How to hack a Black Friday promo in hours

If you are struggling about how your business can participate in Black Friday, I’ve got some solutions in my video below. Even if you are a busy shop owner – like the pie company I mentioned – you can engage in the holiday spending season.  Why?  People are going to spend money this time of […]

The #1 reason why you must run a Black Friday promo

I’m betting you have a list of reasons why you aren’t interested in promoting a Black Friday special. I can’t afford to discount my prices drastically. I don’t have a ton of inventory. I wouldn’t know where to start. I don’t have the business model that makes sense to run a Black Friday special. It’s […]

Why “I want a mentor” is the wrong question to build your business

I overheard someone asking “Would you be my mentor?”  It’s such a tough question!! You are trying to grow your business and need help. But you know that your chances of getting “yes” are pretty slim. So how do you do it well? I participated in a small business mentoring roundtable this year.  Attendees asked […]

The one thing we often forget when we have a ton of clients

Can you relate to this scenario? You are in the midst serving several clients.  Your schedule is packed.  You are giddy with the invoices that you are able to send out. So of course you are bound to forget this KEY thing in your business. Check out the video:

Should I accept half of my regular rate if I really need the money?

It’s a common problem when you freelance/consult. You have a group of good paying clients. Life is rosy. Invoices and cash are coming in. Bills and expenses are paid on-time.   Until you reach the famine period. Where the work dries up. And you are stuck trying to figure out how to make rent/lights next […]

Black Panther – Why this movie could make you a BETTER entrepreneur

If you haven’t heard the buzz about Black Panther, you might be on a serious social media/news fast!  The movie is breaking all types of records and has generated a solid cult following.   As an small biz coach who wants to see more small businesses succeed by connecting the dots, I couldn’t resist.  There […]

The group you need to remember when you set business growth goals

Did you ever write this “I am DETERMINED to grow my business” prospect list? I’m gonna make 10k this month I will land 5 new clients I’m going to grow my social media by 1,000 new followers I’m going finish my website relaunch You might be missing out on a key variable when you set […]

The 1 goal that really matters in the New Year

I saw a car on fire during the AM commute.  I hoped that the driver was OK. But I wasn’t OK with the reaction of other drivers. –No one got out to help. –No one helped him flag down help.   Instead they stopped, stared, and caused a massive pile up.   And it made […]

3 game changing tips if you want to start your business next year

I heard some amazing start-up business ideas this year.  So, if you are ready to start your business next year, consider these tips as you prepare. Because starting a business is like my favorite Facebook status – It’s complicated. And rather than share the traditional checklist like: Consider your legal structure Order business cards and secure […]

Black Friday: How to recover if didn’t get the results you wanted

Did you offer a Black Friday promotion and get less than lackluster results?  Perhaps it was your first time and you are totally disappointed that no one purchased.  Or you have tried Black Friday sales before but are still not seeing the numbers you want. Let’s take a deep dive.  After receiving way too many […]

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