I love to travel. Whether it’s for work or pleasure, I always enjoy breaking routine and exploring other places. That all said, the actual travel experience can be a total nightmare. Delayed flights, cancelled flights, long lines, and much more can really put unnecessary stress on your trip. Despite all these inconveniences, the final destination […]
Once in a blue moon, I hear complaints from individuals who say they are working hard but aren’t seeing any results in business. They claim they are doing everything, but nothing is happening. Now, I’ve been in this game long enough and have coached enough business owners to see the pattern here. For example, I […]
When you work closely with other individuals, preserving workplace harmony can sometimes be a challenge. In addition, the more people you work with, the more personalities, opinions, and stressful situations you have to deal with on a daily basis. For instance, you may find some of your co-workers lack the motivation that you do. That […]
Your success in life, and as an entrepreneur, depends largely on your ability to communicate. You need to be able to clearly communicate with employees, investors, partners, and even yourself. When it comes to improving communication skills, many entrepreneurs don’t know where to start. There are many ways to look at communication in the business […]
Last Friday, I went to an entrepreneur meetup, followed by a coffee/lunch meeting with another business owner I’d met at a previous networking event. It was really out of character for me to go to the initial networking event in the first place, but I wanted to try something new. During our coffee meeting, the […]
Today’s busy professionals often juggle multiple clients and overflowing email inboxes. They have far too many tasks that can be handled in an average workweek. When marketing is added to the mix, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. One product launch requires weeks of social media posts and blogs. The timing has to be […]
There may come a time in your business when you experience team transitions. As much as you want to keep the same people on your team forever, sometimes that doesn’t happen. For example, one of my virtual team members who has been with my company for years is moving on to new endeavors. Of course, […]
Entrepreneurship is no walk in the park. In fact, launching a business can be one of the hardest things many people experience in their entire lives. From early mornings to late nights, it’s a time-consuming task, however nonetheless rewarding. Yet, before you take the plunge into entrepreneurship, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting […]
In addition to using online calendars with your team, you’ll likely have to use some sort of project management system to communicate and assign tasks. This allows you to stop cluttering each other’s inboxes, get organized and get work done. The good news is you can use online calendars to plan ahead, set deadlines and […]
As a business leader, you already have a full-plate. It’s your responsibility to overcome challenges ranging from changing consumer tastes to remaining compliant. You also need to keep your talented team motivated on a daily basis. While there numerous ways for you to motivate your employees, nothing beats encouraging ownership. In fact, studies have found […]
