Introduction In the dynamic landscape of small business entrepreneurship, where economic uncertainties prevail, the need for a sturdy financial foundation becomes paramount. As staunch supporters of small businesses, our commitment is unwavering in guiding entrepreneurs through economic challenges. Our mission revolves around empowering businesses with comprehensive financial planning and instilling a sense of preparedness. Within this guide, we meticulously explore …
Crafting Compelling Stories: The Role of Narrative in Business Success
Storytelling forms the backbone of human experience. Even in the digital age, the urge remains strong to gather around a virtual or actual campfire to share tales speaking to our innermost hopes, dreams, struggles, and purpose. Leveraging this primal drive for connection in the business sphere unlocks immense opportunity through the strategic crafting of brand narratives. Let’s explore what constitutes …
The Power of Networking: Building Meaningful Connections for Business Growth
This common mantra echoes loudest when starting and expanding a business. While the preeminence of digital networking perpetually expands, offline relationship building retains irreplaceable influence for entrepreneurs seeking exponential growth. Nurturing diverse professional connections generates game-changing introductions, partnerships, expertise exchange, investor matches, referrals, and insider intel benefiting every business phase. Yet nearly half of small business owners still forego networking …
The Future of Work: 13 Trends Shaping the Workplace in 2024
The past several years have brought seismic shifts in how, when, and where we work. Fueled by the global pandemic and advancements in technology, traditional offices transformed seemingly overnight into flexible hybrid and remote models. As 2024 picks up momentum, leaders must be aware of emerging workplace patterns, priorities, and innovations shaping the overall employee experience. Companies failing to evolve …
The Future of E-commerce: 5 Trends and Strategies for Small Online Retailers
Introduction The e-commerce industry has experienced massive growth over the past decade, with global retail e-commerce sales reaching $5.5 trillion in 2022. While large online retailers like Amazon and Walmart command significant market share, small e-commerce businesses also have major opportunities to tap into the continuous rise of online shopping. However, succeeding as a small e-tailer requires keeping up with …
Effective Time Management for Small Business Owners: Tips and Techniques
Finding enough hours in the day proves an endless struggle for entrepreneurs juggling the demands of running every facet of a business. From meetings and emails to service delivery, accounting, marketing campaigns, and countless fires requiring urgent attention, days overflow with tasks while time drags dangerously short. Without strong time management skills, small business owners operate in a constant state …
How to be Less Stressed and More Present This Christmas Season
Introduction ‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, cheerful tunes, and a bustling rush for small online retailers. While the world prepares for the festivities, the holiday season often entwines joy with the chaos of business demands. As Christmas draws near, striking a harmonious balance between the demands of commerce and the tranquility of personal serenity becomes an invaluable pursuit for …
Unlocking Growth: 13 Tips for Business Owners to Improve Success
Introduction In the fast-paced world of business, continuous learning and skill development are essential for business owners to stay ahead of the competition and drive growth. By actively pursuing new knowledge and acquiring relevant skills, you can adapt to evolving trends, expand your capabilities, and unlock exciting opportunities. In this article, we will explore thirteen practical tips specifically designed to …
Unleashing Potential: Small Businesses Thrive with Strategic Employee Development and Training
Running a small business is no small feat. Every decision you make has a direct impact on your success, and one of the most significant contributors to that success is often overlooked – your employees. In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, where change is constant and competition is fierce, employee development and training stand out as indispensable tools …
Mindfulness and Well-Being: A Guide for Busy Business Owners
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, the pursuit of success often comes hand in hand with relentless schedules, high stress levels, and an unyielding focus on business growth. Amidst this whirlwind, however, lies a crucial yet often overlooked aspect: the well-being of entrepreneurs themselves. Finding a harmonious balance between professional demands and personal well-being is not just desirable but essential …
8 Tips To Manage Entrepreneurial Stress And Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a real risk for entrepreneurs, but it’s not inevitable. If you take the time to practice some simple stress-relieving tips, you can avoid burnout and reach your full potential. Being an entrepreneur is no walk in the park. It’s a juggling act of a million different tasks and responsibilities, with the pressure to succeed weighing down on your …
8 Reasons Why Business Owners Should Join a Mastermind
8 Reasons Why Business Owners Should Join a Mastermind. Mastermind groups are a great way for small business owners to get the support they need as their company grows. You will be able to connect with other entrepreneurs who have been in your shoes and share ideas on how you can all succeed together. This blog post will discuss 8 …
Ep: 316 JoDee Curtis
Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE JoDee is a CSP and a SHRM-SCP; she owns Purple Ink, an HR consulting firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. JoDee has written 5 books in the JoyPowered® Series; her most recent one, an Amazon #1 best seller, is JoyPowered® Networking; in addition to running her firm for the …
Ep: 315 Heidi Schalk
Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Heidi Schalk is a business strategy and leadership coach, author, speaker, and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and The Daily Herald. Heidi spent the past 5 years helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals …
Ep: 314 Jamie Smith
Navigating Maslow’s Stages in Entrepreneurship Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Dr. James M. Smith is a licensed professional counselor in Jefferson City, MO. He currently works as the outpatient lead therapist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Behavioral Health. He has been in the mental health field for 18 years and specializes in addiction, …
Ep: 313 Scot Drinkard
Mindful Entrepreneurship with Scot Drinkard Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Scot Drinkard has been an entrepreneur for 30 years, with a portfolio of over 20 companies. Scot has faced many challenges along the way, in business and personal life. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this episode, Scot delves into the intricate challenge …
Ep: 312 Joshua Brown
Building Mental Strength with Joshua Brown Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Joshua Brown has been married for 25 years to Jennifer. He is a father of six, which includes three girls, and three boys. Joshua is the founder of a vocational ministry experience. He opened a side hustle and turned it into a …
Ep: 311 Gary Wilbers
Designing Your Roadmap for Success Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE As the founder of more than a dozen companies, over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, and with 10+ years coaching businesses, Gary Wilbers is an expert businessman. His primary focus is on helping small business owners achieve success and balance in business and in life through …
Ep: 310 Tom Schwab
Breaking Through Obscurity Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Tom Schwab believes the best things in life come from conversations. It’s these powerful, sometimes awkward conversations that propel us from where we are personally and professionally to where we dream of being. As an engineer, a Navy Veteran, and Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator, Tom thinks differently. Tough …
Ep: 309 Dave Newell
Unveiling the Five Facets of Business with Dave Newell Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Dave’s mission is to Align the Misaligned through the Five Facets of Business™ framework— a dynamic small business operating system that aligns systems and people so businesses and the people in them can flourish. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do …
Ep: 308 Gary Wilbers
Success Uncovered: The Key to Achieving Your Goals As the founder of more than a dozen companies, over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, and with 10+ years coaching businesses, Gary Wilbers is an expert businessman. His primary focus is on helping small business owners achieve success and balance in business and in life through his own peer advisory groups. Gary …
Ep: 307 Andy Hite
Tackling Business Blindspots Book a Mastermind Discovery call With Gary HERE Andy Hite is a recognized leadership coach who supports entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams as they navigate the world of building businesses and lives filled with prosperity, meaning, & freedom. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In today’s episode, Andy delves into the often overlooked factor …
Ep: 316 JoDee Curtis
Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE JoDee is a CSP and a SHRM-SCP; she owns Purple Ink, an HR consulting firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. JoDee has written 5 books in the JoyPowered® Series; her most recent one, an Amazon #1 best seller, is JoyPowered® Networking; in addition to running her firm for the …
Ep: 315 Heidi Schalk
Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Heidi Schalk is a business strategy and leadership coach, author, speaker, and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and The Daily Herald. Heidi spent the past 5 years helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals …
Ep: 314 Jamie Smith
Navigating Maslow’s Stages in Entrepreneurship Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Dr. James M. Smith is a licensed professional counselor in Jefferson City, MO. He currently works as the outpatient lead therapist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Behavioral Health. He has been in the mental health field for 18 years and specializes in addiction, …
Ep: 313 Scot Drinkard
Mindful Entrepreneurship with Scot Drinkard Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Scot Drinkard has been an entrepreneur for 30 years, with a portfolio of over 20 companies. Scot has faced many challenges along the way, in business and personal life. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this episode, Scot delves into the intricate challenge …
Ep: 312 Joshua Brown
Building Mental Strength with Joshua Brown Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Joshua Brown has been married for 25 years to Jennifer. He is a father of six, which includes three girls, and three boys. Joshua is the founder of a vocational ministry experience. He opened a side hustle and turned it into a …
Ep: 311 Gary Wilbers
Designing Your Roadmap for Success Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE As the founder of more than a dozen companies, over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, and with 10+ years coaching businesses, Gary Wilbers is an expert businessman. His primary focus is on helping small business owners achieve success and balance in business and in life through …
Ep: 310 Tom Schwab
Breaking Through Obscurity Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Tom Schwab believes the best things in life come from conversations. It’s these powerful, sometimes awkward conversations that propel us from where we are personally and professionally to where we dream of being. As an engineer, a Navy Veteran, and Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator, Tom thinks differently. Tough …
Ep: 309 Dave Newell
Unveiling the Five Facets of Business with Dave Newell Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Dave’s mission is to Align the Misaligned through the Five Facets of Business™ framework— a dynamic small business operating system that aligns systems and people so businesses and the people in them can flourish. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do …
Ep: 308 Gary Wilbers
Success Uncovered: The Key to Achieving Your Goals As the founder of more than a dozen companies, over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, and with 10+ years coaching businesses, Gary Wilbers is an expert businessman. His primary focus is on helping small business owners achieve success and balance in business and in life through his own peer advisory groups. Gary …
Ep: 307 Andy Hite
Tackling Business Blindspots Book a Mastermind Discovery call With Gary HERE Andy Hite is a recognized leadership coach who supports entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams as they navigate the world of building businesses and lives filled with prosperity, meaning, & freedom. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In today’s episode, Andy delves into the often overlooked factor …
Ep: 316 JoDee Curtis
Transform your team with the Business Growth Accelerator. Sign up HERE JoDee is a CSP and a SHRM-SCP; she owns Purple Ink, an HR consulting firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. JoDee has written 5 books in the JoyPowered® Series; her most recent one, an Amazon #1 best seller, is JoyPowered® Networking; in addition to running her firm for the …
Ep: 315 Heidi Schalk
Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Heidi Schalk is a business strategy and leadership coach, author, speaker, and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, and The Daily Herald. Heidi spent the past 5 years helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals …
Ep: 314 Jamie Smith
Navigating Maslow’s Stages in Entrepreneurship Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Dr. James M. Smith is a licensed professional counselor in Jefferson City, MO. He currently works as the outpatient lead therapist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Behavioral Health. He has been in the mental health field for 18 years and specializes in addiction, …
Ep: 313 Scot Drinkard
Mindful Entrepreneurship with Scot Drinkard Book your Ascend Mastermind Discovery call HERE Scot Drinkard has been an entrepreneur for 30 years, with a portfolio of over 20 companies. Scot has faced many challenges along the way, in business and personal life. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In this episode, Scot delves into the intricate challenge …
Ep: 312 Joshua Brown
Building Mental Strength with Joshua Brown Schedule a call to learn more about the Clarity Navigator Program HERE Joshua Brown has been married for 25 years to Jennifer. He is a father of six, which includes three girls, and three boys. Joshua is the founder of a vocational ministry experience. He opened a side hustle and turned it into a …
Ep: 311 Gary Wilbers
Designing Your Roadmap for Success Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE As the founder of more than a dozen companies, over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, and with 10+ years coaching businesses, Gary Wilbers is an expert businessman. His primary focus is on helping small business owners achieve success and balance in business and in life through …
Ep: 310 Tom Schwab
Breaking Through Obscurity Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Tom Schwab believes the best things in life come from conversations. It’s these powerful, sometimes awkward conversations that propel us from where we are personally and professionally to where we dream of being. As an engineer, a Navy Veteran, and Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator, Tom thinks differently. Tough …
Ep: 309 Dave Newell
Unveiling the Five Facets of Business with Dave Newell Take the FREE Business Owners’ Life Domain Assessment HERE Dave’s mission is to Align the Misaligned through the Five Facets of Business™ framework— a dynamic small business operating system that aligns systems and people so businesses and the people in them can flourish. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do …
Ep: 308 Gary Wilbers
Success Uncovered: The Key to Achieving Your Goals As the founder of more than a dozen companies, over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, and with 10+ years coaching businesses, Gary Wilbers is an expert businessman. His primary focus is on helping small business owners achieve success and balance in business and in life through his own peer advisory groups. Gary …
Ep: 307 Andy Hite
Tackling Business Blindspots Book a Mastermind Discovery call With Gary HERE Andy Hite is a recognized leadership coach who supports entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams as they navigate the world of building businesses and lives filled with prosperity, meaning, & freedom. Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or listen here: What business problem do you solve? In today’s episode, Andy delves into the often overlooked factor …