Notes From the Messy Middle

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

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Ownership & Entrepreneurship

Strategic Coaching to Strengthen the Core of Your Business

At the core of every business is an entrepreneur who is investing passion, time, and resources into making sure their

Mindset & Resilience, Strategy & Planning

Have you heard of the expression “death by a thousand paper cuts”? I’ve just recently heard it. Frankly, I don’t

Growth & Scaling, Strategy & Planning

If you follow me on Facebook, you know I’ve recently been plagued by the growing amount of paperwork on my

Strategy & Planning

There are as many different approaches to planning as social media sites. Some of the more common ones we’ve seen

Mindset & Resilience, Strategy & Planning

Several months ago, Fast Company ran an article on the supposed demise of strategic planning in favor of strategic execution.

Growth & Scaling, Mindset & Resilience

Do you ever find yourself stuck? Unable to move forward on a project or a goal? In your quest to

Growth & Scaling

Depending on which study you read, you get conflicting viewpoints of the economic future of small business. This is exactly

Strategy & Planning

Finally! The SBA (Small Business Administration) is loosening its grip and providing microloans of up to $50,000 to small businesses.

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