Action Equals Business Results If you want business results you must take action, because action (at least the right kind of action) leads to business results. Managing by crisis keeps you on the defensive and leads to re-action. It stymies forward movement and wastes precious time, energy and money that could be invested in positive… Continue reading Action or Re-Action?
Category: Mindsets
Which Wolf Are You Feeding?
When you run a business or work for yourself, it’s essential to be as productive and clear headed as possible, so you can manage the day to day as well as focus on moving the business forward. As you may know, it ain’t always easy. But it’s even more difficult when there are internal obstacles… Continue reading Which Wolf Are You Feeding?
Will 2015 be any different?
Happy New Year! How did this year go? Were you able to achieve business goals you set earlier in 2014? If so, congratulations, it’s time to celebrate and set some new goals that will bring you even more of what you want for your business and life this year. But if you’re not quite there… Continue reading Will 2015 be any different?
Do mindsets really matter?
When I was at the gym the other day, pedaling furiously on the bike, a woman sat down next to me and started to complain. She sighed that she doesn’t see much of a point to working out, since genetics control everything anyway… I suppose that there are certain things that are controlled by genetics,… Continue reading Do mindsets really matter?
Why I’m a grateful business owner
If you run a business or work for yourself, you’ve probably had some ups and some downs. In fact, there may have been times that it seemed as if the weight of the entire world is on your shoulders. But to me, the advantages of business ownership greatly outweigh the disadvantages. As Thanksgiving approaches,… Continue reading Why I’m a grateful business owner
Professional Services Marketing: Why “Build it and they shall come” doesn’t work
The vast majority of professionals I’ve come across have a “build it and they shall come” attitude. They think that if they do a good job, that they’ll generate enough word of mouth referrals to support their practices and will never have to worry about professional services marketing. But can professionals really thrive without marketing?… Continue reading Professional Services Marketing: Why “Build it and they shall come” doesn’t work
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