Want to streamline your business for success? It’s all about strategic thinking and leveraging your time, resources, and talents. One of the most impactful things you can do is managing expenses. Reining them in can sometimes be tricky, but it isn’t just about eliminating. Eliminating unnecessary items that are just a drain on your financial resources is only part of the strategy. What about those expenses that are necessary – the ones that benefit your business and help you be more...

Do you ever wonder whether your life could be different... better somehow... but can’t imagine how? Could it be that some of the ways you live your life are just ways of "getting by" as a victim of your past? To be a victim is to suffer, be deceived and cheated, and be sacrificed, according to Dictionary.com. To stop suffering, to stop sacrificing our real selves to the deceits and cheats of the past, we must let go of that label. We must become a person who refuses to be sacrificed, and...

What would you say if I told you the greatest challenge you will ever face may be in your own head? Doubts and fears lurking in our minds can hold us back from the greatness we are meant to achieve and sabotage our success in life more than anyone or anything outside of ourselves. Are you aware of these emotional challenges and the impact they are having on your life? Now, what would you say if I told you doubts and insecurities lurking in your mind are actually there to propel you to your...

Whether you’re a big business or a solopreneur, there is a lot to know about how to create a sustainable business that thrives. Creating that sustainable business that thrives is a complex blend of decisions and actions for the business owner. How you will manage the money coming is one of the most impactful decisions you will make. You always want to make sure your business will meet your financial wants and needs in the years to come. Money, however, isn’t the only piece of the puzzle....

Living the dream, right? We all go into business with big dreams of making money doing what we love, but many business owners quickly find it’s not quite the dream they thought it would be. The reality is that a business is so much more than just the chance to do what you love and make money doing it, and it’s often far more than the business owner bargained for. There is a lot to know about running and sustaining a successful business, and what you don’t know can sink your business before...

As women, we have so much strength and so many gifts, but are sometimes reluctant to let ourselves shine. We tend to think we should be what others expect us to be, without really giving much thought to who we are and what we really want in life. Deborah LeeAnn Morley, MBA, has spent her entire professional career helping leaders become their most creative, competent, authentic selves, while helping organizations become places where talented people love to work and can accomplish great...

You have your dreams for a reason, but how clear are you on what you really want? If anything was possible, what would you choose? And what has kept you from pursuing it? We’ve all had that experience of someone telling us our dream wasn’t possible, or making us feel silly for dreaming the dream, but following our passion and purpose is never a mistake. You have a gift and the world needs what you have to offer. It’s about really getting clear on what you want, having the confidence to...

We’ve all had negative sales experiences, and we all have stereotypes of salespeople come to mind when we think about sales. Even those of us in sales are aware of those stereotypes, and that can bring on a lot of anxiety and uncertainty about how to handle sales’ situations in our own businesses. But if you are a business owner, you are in sales and sales matter to the success of your business. So, how do you become the type of salesperson you would want to work with? How can you create...

All of us get stuck at times in our lives. How do you know you’re stuck and what can you do to move beyond it? How to move beyond and get unstuck is the topic of day in this inspiring and informative interview with Speaker, Author, Licensed Therapist/Coach/Hypnotherapist and Podcaster, Darlene Corbett. In the field of behavioral health and a therapist in private practice for over 30 years, Darlene has a wealth of knowledge to share on how people can overcome obstacles that are blocking...

Is something holding you back - even though you feel confident you are doing all the right things? As small business owners and entrepreneurs, we make choices that affect our lives and businesses every day. Those choices we make and actions we take are often driven by habits, beliefs, and mindset… though we might not even be aware they exist. Mindset affects how you manage your money coming in, how you communicate with others (and yourself), and how you view and interact with the world...

Are your thoughts and beliefs holding you back and keeping you from having the success you long for and deserve? It’s all about the things we say and how we say them - to ourselves and others. Many of us struggle with beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that keep us stuck. We can find ourselves in a place we don’t want to be, yet we don’t know how to move beyond where we are to get to a better place. But it’s time. It’s time to reach your goals. It’s time to create the success...

How would you describe your perspective on life and your level of confidence, both in yourself and what you do? Is self-doubt or a gloomy outlook keeping you from realizing your dreams? How we view opportunities, ourselves, and the world around us has a tremendous impact on our lives. We can all experience moments where we doubt our gifts and purpose in life, wonder if we have what it takes to succeed on the path we’ve chosen, and question whether the choices we’re making are the right ones....

The path to business success isn’t a straight line. It’s a winding, twisting road filled with challenges. If you’re running your business by “winging it”, you may struggle to create that thriving business you’ve always dreamed of. Knowing where you’re going and being intentional about what you do can dramatically impact your ability to survive and thrive. And when your business thrives, it empowers you to live the dream – both professionally and personally. A business plan is key to getting...

Have you ever considered writing a book? Maybe you should! Most business owners and entrepreneurs have at least considered publishing a book at one time or another. Authoring a book has lots benefits for business owners, and there are options for making it a reality. It can be a great tool for you and your business, but there’s a lot to know before diving in with what you hope is the next bestseller. With Amazon/KDP publishing more than a million titles each year, it’s easy to get lost in...

No matter where we are in our lives or businesses, there’s always room for improvement. Regardless of what we’ve accomplished or achieved to this point, there will always be a next level we can strive for – both personally and professionally. Getting to that next level involves an openness to making changes, which can feel overwhelming for many. But making changes doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming. If we shift our mindset and embrace small changes, those small changes can have a...

Overcoming resistance in sales can be one of the most challenging parts of business for business owners. Nerves, being unsure of ourselves, and even traditional sales training can make for awkward conversations where we talk faster and louder in an effort to overcome objections. That approach rarely ends well for either party. As a salesperson, it also keeps the cycle of unproductive sales meetings going, which further undermines our confidence. So, what does it take to turn sales...