Category: Business

Business Motivation: Making things happen

One of the biggest challenges for small business owners is to keep the fire going, no matter what is going on. But sometimes things happen that lower the flame or even snuff it out completely. When the buck stops with you, it can be hard to keep your head in the right place and keep… Continue reading Business Motivation: Making things happen

Overcoming Procrastination: Effective strategies to stop procrastinating and get things done

Overcoming procrastination is a goal for many professionals who come to business coaching. Not surprising, since business owners and the self-employed are more likely to find themselves wasting time without the structure or discipline of a job, supervisor or peers to keep them on track. As a result, those who often have more on their… Continue reading Overcoming Procrastination: Effective strategies to stop procrastinating and get things done

Marketing Blunder: Is This Any Way To Market Your Business?

I often talk about the importance of keeping your message about “them” (your ideal clients), and not focus on “you”. Prospective clients are much more interested in themselves and their problems than they are in reading about how great you are. But some people take this a little too far… The other day I received… Continue reading Marketing Blunder: Is This Any Way To Market Your Business?

Employee Retention: Why Resolving Staff Issues Is So Important

An employee retention disaster at a local coffee bar reminded me of how critical resolving staff issues is to the life of a business. It all started (publicly) when regular customers found that Gorilla Coffee on 5th Ave. in Park Slope was closed because all ten of their employees quit, enmasse. Instead of being able… Continue reading Employee Retention: Why Resolving Staff Issues Is So Important

Small Business And Health Care Reform – Questions?

The small business community is abuzz with questions, concerns and mis-information about health insurance reform. In the small business “Agenda” blog, part of the “You’re the boss” blog section of the NY Times, Robb Mandelbaum has done a nice job of covering the health insurance reform issue from the small business perspective. To combat all… Continue reading Small Business And Health Care Reform – Questions?

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