Do you ever have that disturbing feeling that trying to squeeze one more piece of new information in your brain will render you senseless? Information overload causes stress and a loss of productivity. We're so busy gathering information that we never get into action around implementing all these great ideas. And we can't seem to put our fingers …
Why I Always Read Email First Thing Each Morning
Time-management pundits are always harping on how we waste time reading emails first thing in the morning. I think they're full of manure. First of all, a Marketo study found that 58% of people read email first thing in the morning, many reading email before they even eat breakfast. Is it just addiction -- or is there a good reason …
What to do about Business Owner Burnout and Fatigue
Over 67% of the small business owners I speak with regularly, have told me they're feeling fatigued, burned out, and lacking in motivation. It's more prevalent over the past month or two than I've ever seen in all the time I've been a small business consultant. What's up and why is it happening now? I'm not a psychologist, but anyone can figure …
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Demystifying the Art of Action Planning
Do you have an area in your business that you want to grow or change? Sometimes it feels like you can’t get there fast enough. Setting goals can seem intimidating until you realize goals are simply statements of results you want: be more profitable, finish a big project, launch a new service, or help more clients. It’s more than a mere wish …
Avoid Pricing and Discounting Mistakes
In 2008, Pizza Hut saw its sales drop because of the Great Recession. Competitors were lowering their prices and offering discounts -- and Pizza Hut figured they needed to offer a discount if they wanted to compete with Dominoes Pizza and Papa Johns Pizza for a dwindling market. So in 2009, Pizza Hut began to offer a large cheese pizza with three …
Do You Have Enough Clients To Survive?
When your business is offering a one-on-one or group service, you have to determine how many clients you'll need in order to reach your goals. You don't have to have a group of ready-made clients when you begin, but it helps if you have a good network of people who you can approach, asking them to become clients. Start by making a list of your …