When it comes to your work, there is nothing more important to you and your business than talking through problems with others on your team. But what happens when talking about problems doesn’t solve them and you feel that other members of your team are working against you? When this…
I love to support small businesses whenever I can. And guess what? So do a lot of other folks! That’s why more and more mom and pop shops are finding ways to compete in the Amazon era, carving out specialties and creating customer experiences that the big guys just can’t…
The most profound changes don’t always require complex processes or expensive investments. In this post, I’m going to share a few changes that can have an enormous impact on your team’s motivation, productivity, and happiness. Get clear on what you want and communicate it. Get clear on what you want.…
Starting a new business is an exciting endeavor. It’s also stressful, especially when it comes to your funding. While there are many types of financing out there, which one is best for your business? For example, if you are not interested in giving up equity in your company or prefer…
What’s the greatest power of all? The greatest power of all is the power to choose, govern yourself and be self reliant. This is the power to be self-governing, self-efficacious, self-determining or even simply being capable of sustaining yourself in a manner that allows you to thrive and prosper. This…
Why content marketing is king Content marketing is the hottest marketing strategy these days, and for good reason. If you want to grow your business, content marketing is the only way to do it. The ultimate sales tool Content marketing is the ultimate sales tool. It’s the best way to…
This is your guide to negotiating. As you’ll learn, a successful negotiation isn’t only possible, it’s necessary. If you’re not willing to negotiate for yourself, who will? Know what you want. The first step in negotiation is knowing what you want. You should know the value of what you are…
Happy Memorial Day Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the brave men and women who died in service of our nation. These heroes were family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers. They were all crucial parts of the communities they left behind. They are no longer with us physically but…
How to generate more traffic to your blog Whether you’re trying to grow your audience, increase the number of subscribers or just make more money from ads, blog traffic is the thing that will catapult you there. As a blogger and freelancer, it also pays my bills and gives me…
Control your stress before it controls you Stress is part of life. We all experience it, and in small doses, it can even be a good thing. But when your stress levels are high over an extended period of time, that’s not good for you at all. If you want…