“I am so good at starting things … why do I suck at finishing everything?” This was the plaintive query during a recent client conversation. I assured her she is not alone; this is an ongoing challenge for business owners. We are easily distracted by shiny objects and the thrill of starting something new. We…
Despite all the important things we must deal with as business owners, the one constant and most important responsibility we have is to manage our company’s money. Like everything in your business, the money stuff must be planned, monitored AND managed. The right tool to help you do this is your budget. What Is a…
As I listened to a speaker at a prestigious business conference give advice on how to achieve small business success, I became more and more frustrated … Why was this woman at the podium? What are her success credentials? Why not me? Once I gave myself a shake and became “an adult” again … I…
We are currently working with our clients to think beyond 2021. We believe 2021 is going to be some rendition of what we have right now. Not the same but similar. It is our recommendation that you use this year to develop and implement strategic plans that allow you to prepare and propel your business…
The first weeks of a new year are a time when people make plans, set goals, and make New Year’s resolutions. A few years ago, I started a new tradition that helps me stay focused on my plans and goals as I move further and further into the year. It’s the “One Word Movement”. You…
It has been a very different year, many of us are looking forward to some down time over the holidays and coming back in January with renewed energy and focus for 2021. Here are seven actions we recommend taking during the last few weeks of 2020 to set yourself up for greater success in 2021.…
Every November we embrace planning for the year ahead; for our own business and with our clients. Typically, a big part of the process is reflective; looking back at our history and collecting past information to analyze and make educated decisions. However, this year we recognized it is even more critical for business owners…
The greatest responsibility you have as a business owner is to generate revenue for your business. However, you didn’t go into business to be a salesperson. You went into business to follow your passion and make money doing what you love. You don’t want to chase after people and convince them to work with you, but you…
Published: September 10th, 2020; By: Judi Hughes September feels much more like the start of a “New Year” than January. It has a sense of newness and positive energy that just isn’t the same in January. I’m excited because I just discovered you can buy 16- month calendars and actually pretend September is the start…
Published: May 14th, 2020; By: Judi Hughes It’s time to look past our current situation and set our focus on the future and the growth of our business. None of us have been through this before so we are bound to make mistakes and fumble a bit. That’s okay there is room for error and…