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I Dropped The Ball
I dropped the ball. These were the words I had to say to my team a few weeks ago and I wanted to share the story (and lessons learned) with all of you. I say I dropped the ball, but honestly, I’m not sure I ever even had a grasp on it. You see, I was planning an...
User Experience + The Box I Got In The Mail
As a teen, I discovered that I really liked the textures, fabrics, clean lines and structured look of tailored clothing, and I would add my dad’s button front v-neck cardigan sweater and oversized blazer with a pair of jeans, a tee shirt and some platforms or pumps. I...
What and Why and Black Widow Spiders?!
The planning process. As a business owner, you know how important it is to set short- and long-term goals and determine how to actually reach those goals with confidence.
Business Systems and Processes – How to Use Systems to Generate Revenue
Business Systems, Processes & Revenue Do you ever feel like you can't generate the revenue you want as quickly as you want in your business? You’re talented. You hustle. You know your stuff. So the revenue should just follow, right? Generating consistent revenue...
Do Your Marketing Systems Support Business Growth?
Is your marketing stack built to support for business growth? How do you know? What factors determine if it is or if it is not? Recently, I was helping a business cohort determine if her current business systems were right for her business. My recommendations hinged...
Business Systems and Processes – What They Are & Why You Need Them
Business systems - every business needs them to function efficiently, grow, and generate revenue. They are the foundation of the day-to-day functionality of your business and it's short- and long-term growth. “In order for any business to succeed, it must first...
Business Systems – 5 Ways to Achieve Organic or Planned Growth
Growth and Cash Flow Since small businesses account for almost half of US jobs, their growth is critical to the US economy, yet 2 in 3 fail within 2 years, only half will survive 5 years, and 1 in 3 will last 10 years. Why do they fail? For the majority, it is because...
Business Planning – 5 Tips to Get It Done
Business planning for the upcoming year is no small task. It takes some dedicated time and focus to get it out of your head and detailed out. Many of us have been guilty in the past of thinking that since we have the plan stored away in the cavernous recesses of our...
4 Reasons To Pivot In A Virtual Business
“Should I make a pivot in my virtual business?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever asked your business coach or mentor that question? Maybe you have. Maybe you’ve thought about it in different terms like “proving your business model”, “testing...