Arthur runs a busy holistic health center in a big city on the west coast. In addition to his acupuncture practice, he employs a nutritionist, 2 massage therapists, a homeopathic doctor, 3 receptionists and two assistants. They provide health services, and also do a fair amount of business selling vitamins, supplements, essential oils and homeopathic remedies. Arthur started this business about 4 years… Continue reading Business Coaching Case Study: Managing growth
Category: Strategic Business Planning
Schedule a Business Consultation and help “recession proof” your business
I’ve been getting a slew of calls recently from business owners and professionals who are concerned about the effect the recession on their business. Some of these concerned business owners need ongoing business coaching. Others, need some good advice. Some some lack the time, energy money or other resources needed to implement marketing strategies or need… Continue reading Schedule a Business Consultation and help “recession proof” your business
A Sales Coach can help you “recession proof” your business.
It’s official, we’re in a recession. And many professionals are rightly concerned about what will happen to their business and income in the very near future. If you’re an attorney, accountant, graphic designer, consultant, or other professional service provider; I would guess you have a lot of experience, expertise and talent in your field. Unfortunately,… Continue reading A Sales Coach can help you “recession proof” your business.
Small Business Advice: Think big!
When Steve called for some small business advice, he laid out a familiar story. A seasoned professional, Steve started his engineering business after the firm he worked for went under. With his vast knowledge and experience, he figured it would be a no brainer to go out on his own. Armed with a nice roster of former clients… Continue reading Small Business Advice: Think big!
Cash flow, profitability and bookkeeping
Larry runs a marketing company in a suburb of Chicago. He’s had a lot of success over the past year, but you’d never know it from what was happening with his bank account. It seemed that whenever he sat down to write payroll checks or pay vendors he always came up short and often couldn’t… Continue reading Cash flow, profitability and bookkeeping
Who’s minding the store?
Mark runs a small graphic design studio. He’s the art director, and has two full time and one part time designers on staff. Mark’s day to day tasks mostly revolve around supervising the designers, doing presentations, trouble shooting, dealing with printers and making sure projects are done on time. His busy schedule over the last… Continue reading Who’s minding the store?
Small Business Management Mistakes: Working “In” Instead of “On” Your Business
If you’re serious about business success, it’s best to avoid these small business management mistakes: Years ago, in his bestselling book "The E-Myth Revisited" Michael Gerber pointed out that the typical entrepreneur, business owner or professional spends most of his or her time working "in" the business, instead of working "on" the business; and this… Continue reading Small Business Management Mistakes: Working “In” Instead of “On” Your Business