Notes From the Messy Middle

Strategic thinking for Stage II owners. The growth phase no one warns you about.

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Growth & Scaling

4 Actions to Make Business Growth Your Top Priority

If you’ve flown on a commercial airline, you’ve heard the flight attendants provide the safety instructions. Although most airline passengers

Sales & Marketing

Acquiring clients is job #1 for any small business. And, with so many strategies available both online and offline, the

Growth & Scaling, Mindset & Resilience

For many small business owners, trying to please everyone is a recipe for disaster. As Bill Cosby said, “I don’t

Ownership & Entrepreneurship

The benefits of business coaching are well known. Small business owners, for example, report an increase in productivity, profitability, and

Ownership & Entrepreneurship

Over the years many business owners have asked me how I built my company. My answer always includes at least

Ownership & Entrepreneurship, Sales & Marketing

Sales are the life blood of any business. Yet, sales is one of the most underdeveloped area of a small

Strategy & Planning

Although essential for business growth, an overarching 3 — 5 year strategic plan for your small business can be cumbersome.

Strategy & Planning

Someone once said, “People don’t plan to fail—they fail to plan.” Undoubtedly, none of us plan to fail. Still, without

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