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In Disruption There is Opportunity
We don’t like our great business model to be disrupted by change, but consider that an opportunity for improvement rather than a threat of going under.
Speedboat Not Cruise Ship: 3 Keys to Small Business Growth
Big companies are cruise ships — slow to turn, hard to stop. Your small business can be a speedboat. Here’s the growth strategy to prove it.
My Startup Failure Story
Everyday entrepreneurs don’t capture the news or the big VC money, but there are lots of us out there! Here is one story of startup and failure of an everyday entrepreneur, me!
VIDEOS
Hire a Babysitter (Why You Should Have a Job Description as an Owner)
Your business is your baby. It’s time to hire a babysitter! Or why you need to write a job description for yourself to grow your business.
Please and Thank You: Compensation Etiquette
What message are you sending with your compensation to employees? Please? Or Thank You?

I made a Bingo Card for my year. Here’s how I’m doing.
How do you set goals? I tried using a Bingo Card this year – let’s discuss how things went for me! And how it could help you and your small business.
RESOURCES

Top 10 Challenges of Growing Your Small Business
Let’s take a look at the top 10 challenges of growing your small business, along with some resources to help!

What is a second stage business?
Second stage businesses are the job creators of the economy, but they often are left to figure things out on their own. Let’s bridge the gap and come together!

See the Opportunity in Trends for the Future
Prepare your small business for the future. Learn essential job skills for 2025 and key trends for 2030 in Part 4 of our Future Focused series.
CHECK OUT MY BOOKSHELF
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