Posts Tagged ‘Setting Goals’
The Tao of Entrepreneurship
Wu wei (無 爲) is often translated as non-action, and entrepreneurs seemingly couldn’t be further from this Taoist ideal. Yet, Sifu Adam Mizner may have a better translation of wu wei: non-preference. Preference, in this context of entrepreneurship, refers to being stuck on an idea that ultimately binds us to an increasingly risky and ultimately failing strategy or business model. Water is the essence…
Read More8 Small Business Time-Saving Tips
No matter how driven and hard-working you are, it’s very easy to get carried away and lose track of the time. This especially applies to small business owners who try to do as much as possible during their working day or week. With a hectic schedule and stress, you’ll be all over the place in…
Read MoreAre You Really Ready to Launch Your Business?
Entrepreneurship presents unique difficulties that the 9-5 working crowd may never truly comprehend, sometimes even before the business is up and running. One of the challenges entrepreneurs face before starting a business is knowing the right moment to plug in the proverbial “open” sign and start welcoming customers. Some business owners prefer to wait until…
Read More6 Property Resolutions to Make and Stick to in 2018
It is important for buyers to invest wisely in 2018 due to the volatile market. Whether you aim to buy a home, an office, or a property for investment, here are some property resolutions one should make and stick to, this year. 1. Get your credit score back on track It is essential for buyers…
Read MoreFollow These 3 Motivation Tips for Health AND Business Fitness
Working out takes perseverance, dedication, and strength. The same can be said about running a small business. In fact, the two have many commonalities. If you’re looking to meet your business goals and achieve a certain level of fitness in your life, use the following motivation tips at both the gym and the office to…
Read MoreWhat Life’s Taught Me About the True Meaning of Success
What is success? It’s a big question. Many times we compare ourselves to others to define it. Is it an expensive car? A big house? Designer clothes? Money? Successful business? Overseas holidays? The price of materialism is often anxiety. We are worried about losing “stuff” in the future. Failing tomorrow. We question our past successes.…
Read MoreCan You Balance These Two Opposing Requirements for Business Success?
Are you a fan of the KISS – keep it simple, stupid – approach to life and business? I love it when situations, challenges, or problems can be boiled down to the proverbial brass tacks and as I was recently reading an article written by AP and USA Today small business writer, Rhonda Abrams, I think she…
Read More5 Goals Every Small Business Owner Should Set
Goal setting is an important aspect of starting and owning a business—without them you may become lost, and head your business down the wrong direction. Business goals are to help keep you stay focused and get to where you want to go. Whether you have small or big goals; every business owner should set some…
Read MoreA Basic Marketing Campaign Template to Ensure ROI
In marketing, as in life, there are no guarantees. But as a business owner looking to grow, you’ll understandably want to get as close as possible to guaranteed results and ROI with any given marketing campaign you launch. The best way to do this? Follow a proven, repeatable template that you can base campaign planning…
Read MoreMeasure What Matters: Business Metrics
A while back, we explored the business metrics that every business owner and leader should be monitoring to keep their finger on the health of their organization. We dug into the purely financial metrics like lifetime value of a customer and profitability. Today, I’d like to explore the marketing/sales and employee metrics that we help clients define…
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