It’s highly likely that you launched your small business when you were single and without children. You were able to work whenever you desired – which usually meant “all the time.” Now you’re married with small kids. Priorities have changed and you want to get a grip on your business. You want to leave work at a reasonable time. You want to spend more time with your family and keep up with your growing families activities (kids in soccer, dance, etc). Is that too much to ask?
Running and growing a business is a significant undertaking. You want to do it right. Is it beneficial to hire a coach, or simply a waste of valuable resources? Will a small business coach give you the push you need to succeed in starting and growing your business, or can you achieve success on your own? Many entrepreneurs wonder if strategic business coaching is right for them.
Most small business owners have little time to attend seminars and train themselves on becoming an interviewing expert. But hiring the right people can dramatically impact the success of your business. The interview is the prime time to measure a candidate’s skill level and see if he or she is a great fit for your company. However, conducting an interview without preparation can result in choosing the wrong candidate or, worse, landing in some legal hot water.
Running a business is not for the faint of heart. Besides being a masterful juggler, as a small business owner, you are likewise your sales and marketing department. Confirming if you’re an “innie” or an “outie” is fundamental to acquiring the clients you want to grow your business.
I just finished watching the extended video #LikeAGirl created by Always.com created for Super Bowl 2015. It’s inspirational and thought provoking. It elicited a reaction that I didn’t expect – as I choked back my tears. It stopped me dead in my tracks. When did the phrase “like a girl” come to mean something less than, weak, or less capable? And, how has that simple three-word phrase affected women in business around the world, including myself?
What entrepreneur doesn’t scratch their head in bewilderment trying to figure out how to drive more traffic to their website! When properly satisfied, we know the volume of website traffic influences lead generation and, if done right, the number of new clients. And, aren’t new clients what you’re ultimately after?