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
The purpose of analyzing your web site statistics is to look for trends and to research the success level of your marketing campaigns. The numbers themselves can be misleading, as statistical packages count “hits” in different ways. If someone visits a page on your site doesn’t mean that they read it completely. The idea with web site …
Creating your own mastermind group, whether for your own participation or as a for-profit service that you offer to others, will help you to grow your business. There are many factors that impact the success of your group, but one of the most important is in selecting the right mastermind group members. Who do you want to be part of your dream …
Mastermind Group Members: How to Select the Right Ones for Your GroupRead 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
Many small business owners say they "hate" marketing. How can that be? Without marketing, a small business will fail. Here's my analogy: Marketing is like diapers. No one leaps for joy at the prospect of changing the baby's diapers, but everyone wants a healthy, happy baby, so they do the work they dislike because they want the …
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of hosting companies out there. They come in all price ranges, and with all kinds of bells and whistles. Here are some things you may want to look for in a hosting company, especially if your website is part of your overall marketing plan to sell products or services. Money Back Guarantee - I put this first, …
