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Quit Making It So Damn Difficult!

If the title of this post caught your attention, then chances are you are a small business owner who is familiar with the subject we are going to talk about–the inherent tendency of human beings to make things more difficult … Continue reading

What Should You Stop Doing?

No matter what business you are in, when you are in charge, there are a lot of things for you to do.  The inherent challenge is figuring out which ones need to be done by you, and which ones need … Continue reading

Three Things Every Small Business Owner Must Do

Small business owners are busy people.  But in my work with them across almost a quarter of a century, there are common actions that differentiate those who achieve the most from the rest. Successful small business owners do these three … Continue reading

Focus Your Facebook Business Posts

If you have a business page on Facebook (and you should) then you need to find ways to translate your posts into business results. Whether you are building increased visibility, looking to share information, or seeking sales, the tone and … Continue reading

Implement Systems Before You Need Them

Few things get in the way of growing your business more than not having systems in place for handling the day-to-day stuff that needs to get done.  The temptation for many small business owners is to handle situations as they … Continue reading

Respond Quickly to Customer Questions

Earlier this week I had a very frustrating service experience with an online vendor.  The response to two simple questions related to a defective product took over 3 days from start to finish. It started with a downloaded template that … Continue reading