For many small business owners, trying to please everyone is a recipe for disaster. As Bill Cosby said, "I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” People pleasing, also called "over-responding," is easily confused with customer service. In some situations, over-responding...
The benefits of business coaching are well known. Small business owners, for example, report an increase in productivity, profitability, and performance (to name a few) when they consistently work with a business coach. (more…)
Over the years many business owners have asked me how I built my company. My answer always includes at least three things: dedication, support from clients and colleagues, and business coaching (and a little luck). (more…)
Sales are the life blood of any business. Yet, sales is one of the most underdeveloped area of a small business. A lack of sales maturity - in part, caused by missing information or knowledge - can create extensive swings in sales. The sales surges can be fun, however, the...
Although essential for business growth, an overarching 3 — 5 year strategic plan for your small business can be cumbersome. As entrepreneurs performing in a "distraction economy," it's easy to lose focus of what needs to be accomplished "now" to reach the strategic milestones of the long-range strategic plan. That's...
Vice President
Perception Strategies
Synnovatia is a strategic coaching firm that is detailed and knowledgeable about business. i have a small business that grew from $150K to $750K because of the goal setting and resources that Synnovatia provided. It saves me years of learning on my own.
