Last week, a wonderfully skilled electrician installed a new light fixture for us. He was competent, courteous and efficient. He answered all our questions simply, with skill and eloquence. I was amazed when I asked him how much we owed him -- and his embarrassed reply was, "Gee, is $50 okay?" With the high quality of work he’d done and the …
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 lack 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 out …
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It’s Okay to Think Small
In nearly every business book I read and from the lips of nearly every business guru I listen to is the premise that you have to grow your business. Grow, grow, grow -- think big -- and you'll feel successful. More products, more services, more revenue -- and you'll be happy. Bigger is better, right? Here's a secret that I'm going to start …
Behold, The Power of Manure
My great-great-grandmother lived on a dairy farm. She loved flowers, especially her roses. In front of the small, white farm house, she planted seeds each year. If the soil, weather and insect gods smiled down on her in the right proportions, she was rewarded with a lovely display which warmed her heart and soul. Trouble began to …
Small Business Fear, Success, and Daily Rituals
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 …
How To Create A “Perfect” Life: Kathleen’s Story
Everyone believed that Kathleen Wiltshire had a great life. She had a close and loving family, a business she loved and for which she was well-paid, and a bright and cheerful outlook on life. Kathleen also had too much stress in her life. Both of her elderly parents were ill, her mother with advanced heart disease, and her father with …