In my many years as a small business coach, I’ve noticed small business CEOs continuously falling into the trap of graciously giving annual raises to their employees. But, unfortunately, if…
When you own a small business, you risk running into many complex business problems throughout the lifespan of operating your company. While some of these problems will be small, many…
When selling a product or service, offering discounts to attract new customers is tempting. However, low pricing leads to lower profits and a less sustainable business model. When considering different…
It seems that everywhere you look, there are “experts” telling you how to build a business plan or trying to sell you their sure-fire software that can magically do it…
When did you hire someone last because they were a little weird? I’ve written about the benefits of hiring employees who don’t fit the stuffy corporate profile. Hiring fresh, creative,…
As a small business owner, you know the importance of customer feedback. From validating a new idea to pivoting in your current enterprise, knowing what the people want (and what…