Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Grow Your Business From the Inside Out

August 30, 2026October 20, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Depending on which study you read, you get conflicting viewpoints of the economic future of small business. This is exactly what Carol Tice noted in her recent post ” The Best Economic Indicator for Small Business Owners.” Some business studies say things are looking up with lots of optimism in the marketplace; other studies indicate entrepreneurs are barely holding on by their fingertips. Who do you believe? And, more importantly, which study do you consider when planning the future of your business?

Microenterprise Gets Access to Microloans

August 30, 2026October 18, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Finally! The SBA (Small Business Administration) is loosening its grip and providing microloans of up to $50,000 to small businesses. In fact, the average microloan is $13,000. For some small businesses, that can make the difference when surviving a slow economy.

The Four Stages of Growing Your Business

August 30, 2026October 4, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Picture this. You’re traveling down the road at 90 mph. Music is blaring. Kids are hanging out the window. And, the scenery? Frankly, it’s all a blur.

Do You Need Disability Income Protection?

August 30, 2026September 20, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

As solopreneurs or owners of microenterprises, we’re indestructible….or, so one would think by the way in which we protect what we work so hard to build. A recent conversation with a colleague again reminded me of the importance of having income protection in place. Let me tell you what I mean with a little slice of my personal story….a peak, if you will, into the Founder of Synnovatia®.

Is Your Net Working…Or Are You Strangling Your Prospects?

August 30, 2026September 13, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Recently, a colleague and I attended an off-line face-to-face networking event. We were both excited to meet the lone accountant in the group. We have been on the hunt for an accounting firm to partner with and had yet to find a good fit.

Six Steps to Finding Reliable Service Providers

August 30, 2026August 30, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

A good service provider can be hard to find. You know the kind…they provide prompt, courteous service with a commitment to doing quality work. They exceed expectations regularly. They provide the “and then some” without having to be asked. The value provided far outweighs the price.

Everyone’s NOT A Trained Coach

August 30, 2026August 22, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

In 1997, when I graduated from Coach University, and in 1999, when I graduated from Corporate Coach University, the professional coaching industry was in its infancy. In fact, there were only 5000 professionally trained coaches internationally. We had lots of questions from the buying public about what coaching was all about, and more importantly, what sort of outcomes coaching delivered.

Five One-Liners That Kill a Sale

August 30, 2026July 26, 2010 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia