Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia 
Entrepreneurs and small business owners have many unanswered questions. Some keep them awake at night, become a distraction during dinner, or remain one of life’s mysteries. As a strategic coach, one of the questions I want to ensure you have answers for is “what topics can I discuss with a strategic coach?”
In the 14 plus years I’ve been a strategic coach and growth advisor, one of the greatest challenges faced by many small business owners and entrepreneurs is their ability to act upon the very plans and projects designed to grow their business. Overwhelmed by the many actions requiring what feels like “immediate attention”, the more important growth projects get put off until “tomorrow”. You know how this story ends, don’t you.
Time is money. It’s a suitable mantra for any business professionals but its even more critical for the small office – home office entrepreneur.
By Joy Montgomery You’re up and running but projects are taking longer than you expected. You’re running into problems that are chipping away at your finances. Customers aren’t paying as quickly as you thought they would. Expenses don’t stop and wait for you to have money. Opportunities to buy materials at an attractive price don’t … Read more
I recently saw a question on Linkedin that got me thinking of business growth. (Have you achieved any notable business growth in the recent few years?) In this economy, business growth is on everyone’s mind. Although the economy remains uncertain, growth opportunities exist as evidenced by our own clients and their success. As 2011 draws to a close, its time to think about how you’ll grow your business in 2012.
Growing your business in any economy has its challenges but during times of economic uncertainty, it requires the best from everyone on the team. Although you feel like a team of “one”, you may discover that you have more brain power and skill at your disposal by learning to enlist, engage, and involve vendors or suppliers to help grow your business.
There comes a time in the life cycle of your business when you need to consider the type of entity you want it to be.
Only 8% of people trust what companies say about themselves. That’s right. You read it correctly. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, when companies talk about themselves, they are believed by only 8% of those listening. That means 92% of those listening to you, don’t believe a word you say!