Introduction In a recent discussion, key insights were shared on the six fundamental challenges that small businesses face. These challenges were identified through extensive experience working with thousands of businesses over the past 15 years. The primary aim is to help small business owners gain clarity on these challenges to facilitate business growth and success. […]
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This article outlines the approach I used to lose 43 pounds over time, without working out. I never planned it that way I just walk a lot and that’s how I get my exercise, and after I lost those 43 pounds I realized it was without running, lifting or workouts or really breaking a sweat! It did not happen overnight, and it was not a perfect,
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Since we just had St. Patrick’s Day 🍀 , I wanted to share something quick, because in business we talk about luck, but the truth is we don’t wait for luck — we create it. So today I’m going to walk through L.U.C.K. — four ways to create your own luck in business. Here’s what each letter stands for:
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Since it’s Valentine’s Day, here is a quick education moment using the word VALENTINE — and how we can “VALENTINE” our businesses this year. Here’s what each letter stands for: V – Value A – Ask L – Listen E – Empathy N – Network Intentionally T – Testimonials I – Improve N – Nurture E – Execute
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Here’s a quick Halloween business tip to take the ghosts and goblins out of your business. At my weekly BNI networking group today, one of the visitors heard this tip I shared during the weekly education moment and loved it so much she asked me to re-share it with her afterward. That made me think —
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The most painful part of the hiring process is going through all the steps and all the candidates. Today I helped a client hire a project coordinator they believe will help them move from $2.5 million to $3.5 million. It’s not just one person — it’s the team they’re building. I’ve worked with this company for over 10 years. We started when they
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Summary Points: Bookkeeping & Accounting Oversight Know your chart of accounts (your financial skeleton) Review coding of transactions monthly Check the bank reconciliation each month Review your financial statements monthly Stay in touch with A/P and A/R reports regularly Review payroll vs. percentage targets Tax & Compliance Responsibilities Maintain receipts and audit trail Stay on top of quarterly taxes and filings The Situation: In a recent conversation,
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That is the exact question I got from a client recently when this result came through on one of their newer team member DISC results. To start I shared this is actually one of the most complex graphs to read and explained to simply the answer to that for now, it’s what’s called a Me-Me conflict because I and
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This was a fun, and valuable Education Moment I did for my weekly BNI (Business Networking International) group for Tax week, the week of April 15th, 2026 (Tax Day). It is fun, helpful, and was so well received, I wanted to make sure to share this mini executive summary with you too, so you too could get the value and fun from it! Here is my BNI April 16th, 2026 Education Moment:
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Recently in class, an entrepreneur who had started three businesses mentioned to a state of Wisconsin auditor—who happened to be taking the class—that he had never done a business plan, even though many people had told him to. Later in class, while sharing a story about a friend going into business, he described the following conversation he had
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