Month: February 2013

Oh, The Places Your Small Business Can Grow

August 30, 2026February 26, 2013 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

As a small business entrepreneur, you know too well the impact of the recent economic upheaval. With an average economic growth of .6% annually from 2007 – 2012, you’ve most likely spent a sleepless night or two worried about how you’re going to meet your financial obligations. It appears we’re turning the corner. Finally! The economic recovery projected for the next 5 years is 3.3% per year. Nevertheless, wouldn’t you like to get your small business growing ahead of the projected recovery?

Five on Friday – Five Tips to Develop Clear Goals for Your Small Business

August 30, 2026February 22, 2013 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Small business resources, such as time and money, come at a premium. Limited resources, however, do not have to mean limited success. It does mean making the most of your wherewithal by developing clear goals for your small business.

Your Business Website & The Virtual Community

August 30, 2026February 21, 2013 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

This is a guest post by Brian Collins. Brian is a blogger and freelance writer with experience posting on a variety of tech related topics.

Sound Off: Can Your Small Business Succeed on a 25-hour Workweek?

August 30, 2026February 14, 2013 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

According to Science Nordic‘s James W Vaupel, head of the new Danish Max Planck research center, the 40-hour workweek is outdated. Professor Vaupel believes a 25-hour workweek is sufficient. The notion of a 25-hour workweek, although eerily tempting to most small business owners, sends shock waves through the small business community. Is a 25-hour workweek just wishful thinking on behalf of a professor who is likely tenured and possibly never run a small business or is it a brave, new, creative reality?

The Do’s and Don’ts of Goal Achievement in Your Small Business

August 30, 2026February 12, 2013 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Goal achievement is powerful for the small business entrepreneur. It fuels and sustains the growth of your business. It moves your small business forward. More importantly, goal achievement energizes the central component in your entrepreneurial success – YOU – the small business entrepreneur.

Five on Friday: Five Ways to Use Personal Power for Business Growth

August 30, 2026February 7, 2013 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Webster defines power as the ability to act or do. Given that definition, every small business owner and entrepreneur has the power to grow his or her business. Although ever business individual has the ability to act, not everyone taps into their personal power or uses it properly to grow their business.