Innovation

“Profit” Isn’t a Dirty Word – Why You Should Master Profit Distribution vs. Owner’s Compensation

 Since writing Profit First, I’ve heard quite a few comments (and eye rolls) over the word, “profit”, itself. This always makes me curious. What’s so bad about making a...

Do You Need to Fire Some Clients? Cultivating Profitability in Your Small Business

 All entrepreneurs know how exciting it is to get customers and clients. The challenge comes when you have to manage them. They’re diverse, their needs are shifting in a...

Your Social Media Mindset – How to Implement and Organize the Power of Social Media in Your Small Business

It’s no secret that social media is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be an effective tool for engagement and raising brand awareness. On the other, it can...

How the 4-Week Vacation Improves Your Business – and Employee Retention

 As a small business owner, I know that you sometimes feel caught in a delicate balancing act - juggling the demands of running a profitable business venture while ensuring...

How Embracing Freedom of Time Unlocks Entrepreneurial Success

 I want to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart: The significance of creating a business that offers the freedom of time.  As an author and speaker,...

The Future You

   Here’s a quick question to contemplate: How are you serving your future self?   As much as I like to stay present, I also realize that the decisions I...

One Step to Become a TED Talk Expert

Did you know that giving a speech is one of the best strategies to scale your small business?  Keynote speeches can provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a powerful...

Why Employee Ownership is So Important

 Our businesses are continuously changing. It’s the way of the world now. And I want to share something really wonderful that has enhanced our company’s performance. It’s the concept...

The Shortest Marketing Lesson

  The shortest marketing lesson? Be different.  It is critical to stand out. And when you are different, you get noticed.  Think about your mail. Full of mailers. Do you...

Going Virtual – How Live Events are Pivoting

Hey, remember conventions? Remember keynote speeches? Remember live summits? Me too. And now it’s all changing. Our current health crisis has forced you to pivot your business. And now, it...

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