Do you find yourself struggling to find new business? Are sales or marketing a “foreign language” to you? Is it either “feast or famine” for your product or service? In my book, Structured for Success, I lay out a three-part approach for thinking about your business that “chunks down” all your tasks and groups them so you can conquer overwhelm. Think about your business in these main areas: “Sell it”, “Do it”, and “Care for it. Find help here. . . […]
Are you feeling alone in running your business? Do you find that you’re working more hours just to keep up with the workload you have? In my book, Structured for Success, I lay out a three-part approach for thinking about your business that “chunks down” all your tasks and groups them so you can conquer overwhelm. Think about your business in these main areas: “Sell it”, “Do it”, and “Care for it. […]
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all there is to do in your business? Don’t stress out any further. There is a way for you to find relief simply. In my book, Structured for Success, I lay out a three-part approach for thinking about your business that “chunks down” all your tasks and groups them so you can conquer overwhelm. Think about your business in these main areas: “Sell it”, “Do it”, and “Care for it. […]
In the United States we are looking forward to a holiday weekend: the celebration of our Independence Day. As a business owner, do you find yourself working endless hours in your business? Are you giving up vacations and weekends as a way to get ahead of the workload? If so, you may be in trouble of burning out the key asset that makes your company run. […]
This Victory Over Procrastination series will support you achieving your goals and help you make running your business smoother. Strategy 6: Your Environment Determines Outcomes! “People in a broken system create defects.”—Edward Deming When I was a boy, I hung out with the wrong crowd for a semester. My grades went south and my attitude went sideways. Lots of tolerations were generated. My dad sat me down one evening and patiently told me, “Son, if you hang out with dogs. . . you’ll catch fleas.” And boy, was I getting bitten! […]
When is the last time you genuinely gave yourself a “pat on the back” for the hard work you do? When is the last time you claimed the wins that you have accomplished? What I’m talking about here is the act of intentionally acknowledging the part of yourself that yearns to know you are succeeding by “staying in the game.” Business can by tough and we need all the help we can get. What about giving help to yourself?! […]
We’ve created this special series to inspire you to achieve your outcomes. Champion athletes and teams leverage many fundamentals to win the game. This series covers 7 basic fundamentals to help you stay on target and win in your business. Winning Strategy 2: Know Your Opponent “Know your opponent and you will never lose, Know yourself and you will always win.” —Art of War, Sun Tzu To win, you’re going to need to know the “opponent”. Winning teams know who their opponent is and their strengths and vulnerabilities. With this information, they can create the appropriate winning strategy. […]
Counting down the last 2 weeks before year-end! Here is the 9th of our holiday gifts to you! Use these strategies to finish your year strong and get ready for a successful start to the new year. This one will help you feel pounds lighter! Gold Nugget #9: Start the New Year with a Clean Space! The beauty of starting with a clean slate is that you are the author that fills it up with ideas and possibilities. The same can be said with starting your new year with a clean office and desk. There’s nothing like the welcome and peace of mind you get from entering your office and there is order. Starting your year with a clean desk and office will also make you more productive. […]
Counting down the last 2 weeks before year-end! Here is the 8th of our holiday gifts to you! Use these strategies to finish your year strong and get ready for a successful start to the new year. This one is a gift that keeps on giving! Gold Nugget #8: Schedule Time Off to Rejuvenate! In our busy, 24/7 wireless world, business demands are happening all the time. We are working more and more hours. Consequently, we’re creating less hours for rest. Studies show that workers who are rested are more alert and productive. It’s a focus to make sure you and your team don’t burnout from constant work hours. Rest is turning off obligation and work while giving yourself time to rejuvenate and recharge. […]
“First Wealth is Health.”— Benjamin Franklin The typical Business Owner wears many hats and is working 60, 80 or more hours per week. Does this sound familiar to you? If you are like most Business Owners, you are involved in the day-to-day operational success of your business as well as the long-term sustainability of your business. Don’t you deserve some time off? […]
