Time flies and we are almost halfway through the year. Are you amped or depressed when you think about your business goals? If you are thinking “how the heck did THAT much time fly by?”, I got you. Let’s talk about getting back on track. Real talk. It’s June. How are those big goals going […]
Category Archives: 10 min Strategy tips
Quick tips on big picture ideas that will grow your business. You ain’t gonna results overnight. But the long term is worth the work
10 min Strategy tips, Business mindset, How to build your business
Black Panther – Why this movie could make you a BETTER entrepreneur
02
Mar
Mar
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 […]
10 min Sales tips, 10 min Strategy tips, How to build your business
What women really need to know about starting a business
22
Sep
Sep
Are you a female and want to start a business? Or grow your service based business to earn some serious cash flow? I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about the increasing number of women entrepreneurs. I’m happy when ANYONE starts a business. But I have a special place in my heart for any […]
10 min Strategy tips, How to build your business, When You are Starting out
Why I’m not bothered that we didn’t create vision boards at my recent workshop
03
May
May
Y’all I hosted a vision board workshop. And we didn’t even get to the part where you create the board. But, I couldn’t be happier! LOL Why this insanity you ask??? Because visions boards are about much more than pasting pretty pictures. It is more than cutting fancy ads about the doodads you want or places […]
25
Apr
Apr
When I first heard about vision boards, I thought they were for people who believed unicorn poop is magical and money trees do really grow. I was too busy sweating in the trenches. Focusing on SWOT analysis and keeping the damn lights on Finding new customers and keeping them happy And my all time […]
Customers want something new. You might have heard that Wal-Mart is closing stores in several small and rural communities. It’s a tough blow for many of those communities. Because their small businesses were hit hard when Wal-Mart came to town. And now that they are leaving, customers are stuck with few options. My friends, that […]
10 min Strategy tips, How to build your business, When You are Starting out
How to get over your fear of writing your business plan
28
Jan
Jan
Are you having panic attacks thinking about writing your business plan? Hearing the voices of former teachers telling you how bad your writing is? Freezing up when you try to plan out what goals to focus on? Or just B.O.R.E.D. out of your mind staring at the blank page? Good! Then you’ll be all […]
Don’t bother making New Year’s business resolutions this year. Make a two month or three month goal. Super busy and can’t see that far? Develop a two week goal. Why? Because New Year’s resolutions don’t work. You’ll lose focus too easy. Or find new goals and get distracted. And once you miss the target, you’ll lose […]
If you find selling hard, let me offer a suggestion which could make it easier: Stop talking Start listening Yes, stop telling people what you do. Don’t tell them your title. Or what your service offers. Or how many different colors, sizes, bells, and whistles your product comes with. And definitely don’t use industry terms […]
03
Oct
Oct
Want tips on how you can earn more money in your micro-business while doing what you love? Then you’ll enjoy this podcast interview. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Bonnie Brown, Founder of The Dog Trainers Connection. She asked a very powerful question for dog trainers who love what they do but want help […]
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