Crisis

3 Ways To Re-Invent Yourself In a Crisis

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Veterans refer to “the fog of war” to describe how difficult decision making can be when you’re on the battlefield with imperfect information. Sometimes the obvious answer in retrospect is not so apparent when you’re in the throes…
Flexible Woman

The Start-Up Paradox

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As we enter a new decade, it’s fun to look back on the companies that have stood the test of time. Despite a few well-financed chicken-focused start-ups, mounting pressure to reduce our dependence on meat, and our growing addiction to fancy…
Write it Down

The Most Critical Factor in Achieving Your Goals May Surprise You

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As we roll into the fourth quarter of the year, you may be starting to consider your business goals for next year. Given how 2020 has gone, maybe your primary ambition is to survive in 2021. Perhaps you’re going to create a recurring revenue…
Child Freedom

Raising Your Business Like a Child

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Why did you decide to become an entrepreneur? If you’re like most owners, you aspire to have the freedom that comes from owning your own business:  The freedom to decide how you spend your timeThe freedom to choose whom to work…
Danger Zone

How To Inoculate Your Business From The Dangers Ahead

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A new decade always comes with a slew of predictions that can be scary. Will a new superbug take hold? Will the stock market crash? Will the economy tank? These are all excellent questions, but without a crystal ball, you can feel helpless.…
Spin Class

How to Create a Recurring Revenue Model That Appeals to Customers

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Have you struggled to identify a recurring revenue model that will work in your business?  If so, you’re not alone.  Most owners understand the benefits of recurring revenue, such as predictable cash flow and an increase in…
Productize your Service

8 Steps For Turning A Service Into A Product

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Does your business offer a service or a product that you differentiate through a higher level of service?  If so, you're probably disproportionately impacted by the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Consumers are…
trauma2

6 Ways to Overcome a Business Trauma

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing a terrifying event. Although not at the level of enduring a war zone, the events of March 2020 may leave you feeling similar symptoms. If you’re…
do something great

3 Ways to Get Your Life Back

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How’s your workload these days? If the pandemic has forced you back into the weeds of your business, you’re not alone. Many owners are again doing tasks they haven’t done in years because they have had to lay off front-line staff or…
rich and happy

3 Things Wealthy Business Owners Do Differently

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Much is made of analyzing the personality traits of successful entrepreneurs.  Some appear outgoing. Others are introverts. Some lean right, others left. Some are flashy. Others are monk-like with their money. Their diversity can…