She who hesitates is lost

She who hesitates is lost

Change is Hard Has there ever been a time when you felt that a change was needed in your business, but it seemed nearly impossible to implement?  Or perhaps you’re aware of a great new opportunity for a new product or service, but finding the time and money to get it...
What will the future look like for your business?

What will the future look like for your business?

Planning vs Doing How much time do you spend on planning for the future of your business?  One survey suggested that business owners typically spend less than one-third of their time on planning, with the remaining two-thirds on day-to-day operations.  And that was...
The Tale of the Three-Ring Binder

The Tale of the Three-Ring Binder

This week I want to tell you a little story that I hope conveys to you the value of research as a method for growing your business. Once upon a time… Our story begins a LONG time ago, before the Internet was a thing (at least for us everyday folks), before email,...
Your New Goal: Less Juggling, More Controlling

Your New Goal: Less Juggling, More Controlling

The Juggler Let me put a picture in your head (or just take a look at the image below).  This is how I picture me running my own business.  I have a wide variety of disparate tasks, and I try to continually move each one along by making some progress and then moving...
Your PERSONAL Advantage

Your PERSONAL Advantage

Small Together Quick question for you today: what’s the name of your most recent hire?  What is their partner’s name (or kid’s name or dog’s name or favorite breakfast drink)?  In other words, how well do you know the people who work for you? My guess is that you know...
Death and Taxes and Digital Marketing

Death and Taxes and Digital Marketing

Death and Taxes and… Ben Franklin said, “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Kelly Berry says, “Nothing is more confusing to small business owners than taxes and digital marketing.” It may not have the same ring as Ben’s message, but does...