Small Business Consulting for the Self-Employed
Why do small businesses fail? Tammy set a path to discover why her small business wasn't thriving. Tammy, a skilled and gifted horticulturist, called me to discuss what she needed to know to start her own florist and landscaping business. She had been in the horticulture industry for 10 years and was incredibly skilled at working with …
Why Small Businesses Fail (or Fail to Thrive and Grow)Read More
So, you’re looking forward to being retired. Relaxing in the lawn chair, sipping iced tea, watching the clouds roll by. Lazy days of reading good books, traveling with family and friends, puttering around in the garden. What? That’s not the lifestyle you want? Good for you! Most retirees don’t want a lazy …
Six Reasons to Become Self-Employed in Your RetirementRead More
When you're self-employed (or thinking about becoming self-employed), one of the more important decisions you'll need to make is whether you want to do this work full-time or part-time. That's a difficult question for many people, and here are some things to consider when making that decision. Full-Time Benefits You can have a business …
Self-Employed Full Time or Part Time: What’s right for you?Read More
What makes one small business owner more successful than another? Trust me, it's not lack of fear. We're all afraid of failing, of our offer being rejected, of making a complete flop of a project, of screwing up a business relationship. What's the difference between entrepreneurs who are successful and those who aren't? Successful entrepreneurs …
I’m sure you’ve seen it happen every year: your business slows down during predictable times, like the summertime months or the holiday period at the end of the year. For the self-employed who rely upon steady cash flow, this can be a disconcerting time. Should you just take a time off until things naturally pick up again? Or should you try to …
11 Things to Do When Business Slows Down Over the HolidaysRead More
One of my mastermind group members is working on her business goals for next year and she brought up a good question: How, exactly, do you set goals for your business? The first step is to realize there are categories of goals. This helps you to focus on goal-setting in a more structured way. Here are the categories I use, and some of the items …
