The way you’re working is no longer working. In fact, it hasn’t worked for some time now. Yet, the need to continue on a collision course with burnout, insomnia, and stress continues. It’s time to re-think the way you work.
Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia
3 Things to Avoid For Small Business Success
Well-worn habits, like your comfy gym clothes that should have been tossed years ago, are hard to part with. But, when those habits begin to interfere with success, it may be time to re-assess.
A Sure-Fire Strategy for Small Business Goal Achievement
My morning got off to a rocky start. I made a commitment to hike 6 miles. However, after tossing all night, I wanted out of the promise I made to myself and my friend. Left up to me, it was unlikely the hike would happen as planned. Then my hiking buddy showed up ensuring the successful achievment of my goal.
Don’t Do “THIS” When Building Small Business Referral Relationships
We’ve all taken part in relationship-building conversations. This exchange occurs between two business owners for the purpose of establishing rapport and building trust. In many cases, it’s in hopes of a rewarding referral exchange association. Knowing what NOT to do is equally as important as what to do.
Small Business Success Comes in Cans””
“I can’t doesn’t exist.” That’s what I learned from Mamie McCullough. As a former public school teacher and principle, Mamie heard “I can’t” frequently. “I can’t get my homework done.” “I can’t finish my paper.” “I CAN’T DO IT!” Sound familiar? Anyone with teenagers knows the familiar litany. Apparently, Mamie was equally frustrated and set out to prove “I can’t” doesn’t exist and “I can” does.
How Small Business Owners Get Things To Go As Planned
Ask a small business owner, “how are things going” and you’ll likely hear “okay”. This means things aren’t going as planned. Occasionally, the atypical case exists when “things” are planned and events trigger a change to plans made. However, if things aren’t going as planned, it’s because many small business owners haven’t taken the time to plan.
How to Build a Small Business You Love

The truth is that most small business owners don’t like working in the business they created. One of my clients aptly refers to it as “the business model we hate”. Sound familiar? There’s hope, however. There’s still time to flip your business.
With Facebook Pushing Paid Posts, What are Your Social Media Alternatives?
If you’ve noticed less interaction on your Facebook business page recently, you’re not imagining it. Last month Facebook tweaked its algorithm, drastically reducing visibility for businesses — unless you choose to pay for boosted posts, or ads.