Category Archives: Take Action
Hey, The Needle’s Stuck
OK, it’s an old reference, but for those of us who grew up with turntables, the phrase is a familiar one. For those who missed that era, here’s the deal… When you played a record and it got a scratch … Continue reading
Here’s A Good Question to Ask Yourself
Many small business owners, entrepreneurs, and independent professionals suffer from the same problem. Because they lead their business and have limited (or in many case no) staff, there is no one whom they can bounce ideas off of or turn … Continue reading
Stop Majoring in Minor Things
Consider this a quick reminder of something that you already know, but that we all sometimes seem to forget: Real, meaningful, measurable progress can be achieved only when you let go of the minor things and focus on the major … Continue reading
Every Business Owner Needs Somebody Who Calls You on Your Stuff
No matter how or when it happens, it is seldom a pleasant experience. But if you step back for a moment and recognize the favor the person has done for you, you quickly realize that the proper response is a … Continue reading
Leverage the Amazing Power of Threes
There is something instinctual about groupings of three. Whether it’s three options, three similar things, or three ways to look at a problem, our minds are drawn to groups of three. Here’s what this means for your business: Customers they … Continue reading
The (Often Overlooked) Power of Establishing Routines
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and independent professionals often thrive in situations that would be challenging for others. They take pride in their ability to respond to the unexpected. They seem to live for the opportunity to do what others say … Continue reading
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
Build Your Business Using a Series of 30-Day Action Plans
If you asked a group of small business owners about business planning, chances are you would get a wide range of responses. Some would attribute all of their success to having a solid business plan, others would admit they never … Continue reading
