Month: February 2017

You Can’t Put Your Heart Into Your Business If You Don’t Show Yourself Some Love, Too.

As a small business owner, you likely work long hours, eat many meals on the fly (if at all!), regularly forfeit a good night’s sleep, and pass on countless invitations to enjoy activities outside of work. While those sacrifices may seem as though they’ll make you more productive and your business more successful, ultimately they can have the opposite effect. I urge you to realize YOU are the most important asset your business has. And if you run yourself ragged, ignoring the needs of your mind and body, your business will suffer.

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I urge you to realize YOU are the most important asset your business has. Continue reading “You Can’t Put Your Heart Into Your Business If You Don’t Show Yourself Some Love, Too.”

Want Your Team To Collaborate More? Keep These 6 Things In Your Office

AllBusiness. comIf you and your staff are constantly feeling the weekday blues, it’s time to give your space a team-friendly makeover. Whether it’s a break room or a snack drawer, every office needs something that encourages staff to congregate and get the creative juices flowing. At our office, everyone gets to select their playlist on rotation.

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If you and your staff are constantly feeling the weekday blues, it’s time to give your space a team-friendly makeover. Whether it’s a break room or a snack drawer, every office needs something that encourages staff to congregate and get the creative juices flowing. Continue reading “Want Your Team To Collaborate More? Keep These 6 Things In Your Office”

Enter To WIN A Jolie Statement Necklace From Chloe + Isabel (value $138)

February 14, 2017 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further information. Its giveaway time!Were excited to partner with the social retail company, Chloe + Isabel to offer one (1) lucky reader this gorgeous Jolie Statement Necklace – valued at $138. A world of treasures adorn this Jolie Statement Necklace: pearls, crystals, metallic beads — all gracefully displayed on modern snake-embossed vegan leather in a feminine blush hue.

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It’s giveaway time!

We’re excited to partner with the social retail company, Chloe + Isabel to offer one (1) lucky reader this gorgeous Jolie Statement Necklace – valued at $138. Continue reading “Enter To WIN A Jolie Statement Necklace From Chloe + Isabel (value $138)”

Should You Start Up Or Buy Your New Business? 12 Pros And Cons

AllBusiness. comThe path to entrepreneurial success is wide. There are all kinds of intersections and offshoots that form millions of combinations, and no one path is going to be perfect for everyone. In fact, that’s a large part of entrepreneurship’s attraction for those who feel compelled to take on the business ownership journey.

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The path to entrepreneurial success is wide. There are all kinds of intersections and offshoots that form millions of combinations, and no one path is going to be perfect for everyone. Continue reading “Should You Start Up Or Buy Your New Business? 12 Pros And Cons”

5 Things You Can Do To Grow Your Business This Year

AllBusiness. comI love “shaking things up,” and if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you do, too. Unlike the average person, you probably thrive on change and can always find in it a way to grow your business. No wonder entrepreneurs have a sunnier outlook than the general public.

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I love “shaking things up,” and if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you do, too. Unlike the average person, you probably thrive on change and can always find in it a way to grow your business. Continue reading “5 Things You Can Do To Grow Your Business This Year”

Notes From The Dentist Chair: Do The Thing You Dread First

AllBusiness. comI, like many people, do not love going to the dentist. I don’t have a phobia, but I can think of a million better ways to spend my time. After rescheduling my cleaning not once but twice, I found myself in the waiting room today, a bit tense.

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I, like many people, do not love going to the dentist. I don’t have a phobia, but I can think of a million better ways to spend my time. Continue reading “Notes From The Dentist Chair: Do The Thing You Dread First”

Why Personal Branding Is A Leadership Must

Ascending to a role as a leader — whether that is in a company, community, or organization — can be an opportunity to make a significant impact. But simply assuming a title as leader doesn’t do it. You don’t create significant impact just because you occupy a role or wear a title. You make the significant impact because of your strategic actions that inspire, empower, and equip those you lead.

Why Personal Branding Is A Leadership MustAscending to a role as a leader — whether that is in a company, community, or organization — can be an opportunity to make a significant impact. But simply assuming a title as leader doesn’t do it. You don’t create significant impact just because you occupy a role or wear a title. Continue reading “Why Personal Branding Is A Leadership Must”

Using Financial Analysis To Diagnose Your Company’s Health

How well is your company really doing financially? Do you truly know the answer to that question? Do you know how to conduct the right financial analysis tests to get an accurate answer?Don’t worry. Many business owners don’t know the full story of the financial health of their companies. The problem with not knowing is that disaster could be looming. If you don’t understand your numbers, not only will you lose opportunities to grow, but you’ll also lose profits and possibly, your entire company!Following is an introduction to some financial analysis methods that can help you get an understanding of your company’s financial position at any time.

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Don’t worry. Many business owners don’t know the full story of the financial health of their companies. The problem with not knowing is that disaster could be looming. Continue reading “Using Financial Analysis To Diagnose Your Company’s Health”

7 Social Media Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Chances To Land A New Job

Looking for a new job? 93% of hiring managers review your social media profiles before they’ll consider hiring you. Are your profiles telling the right story? If not, your chances for getting that job you want might be zilch. The infographic at the end of this post provides a bunch of data that you should know before you start your next job search. Most importantly, your social media profiles matter — a lot.

advertising sphereLooking for a new job? 93% of hiring managers review your social media profiles before they’ll consider hiring you. Are your profiles telling the right story? If not, your chances for getting that job you want might be zilch.

The infographic at the end of this post provides a bunch of data that you should know before you start your next job search. Continue reading “7 Social Media Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Chances To Land A New Job”