By steve725 on March 11, 2009
Inflexibility is one of the deadly mistakes that can prevent small business growth or cause a small business to fail. Inflexibility can be demonstrated in an unwillingness to think differently which is reflected in a negative attitude toward change. To stay competitive and to remain profitable it is essential to embrace change. A successful performance [...]
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By steve725 on March 5, 2009
With the current economic downturn there are challenges and there always opportunities. The biggest challenge when one is displaced or loses his or her job is: What am I going to do? It is a question I hear a great deal. Very often, the answer to the challenge is to start your own business. You [...]
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By steve725 on February 21, 2009
When you think of the accidents of life you are generally thinking about things that happen and were unintended. What causes many accidents? Very often it is lack of preparation, loss of focus or lack of education or foresight to name a few. Too many accidents or just the wrong type of accident occurring once [...]
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By steve725 on January 13, 2009
If you want a successful journey in small business growth or growing small business there are many ways to go about it. In our hurry up world, where we can confuse activity with accomplishment, the best way to move forward is to slow down and not to go faster. Go too fast and it is [...]
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By steve725 on January 13, 2009
The energy, enthusiasm and vision are the fuel for owning your own business are also the essential ingredients for having a successful small business. Yet, much like the fuel that runs our vehicles you must continually refill the tank of your small business with the ingredients that will fuel your success. When you drive a [...]
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By steve725 on November 18, 2008
In today’s world finding the right business help in terms of small business coaching or small business consulting can be a daunting task. And, to grow a small business and to have a successful small business long term, finding the right people to support you is critical. And, in today’s highly specialized world finding these [...]
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By steve725 on November 18, 2008
Maybe you are reading this and have been thinking about owning your own business. Or, you have a small business running either that is doing well or where you wish it could be more. Regardless, to have a successful small business and to have the freedom and abundance you seek, the first step to business [...]
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By steve725 on November 18, 2008
Most of us have been coached at one time or another in our lives. For many of us it took place in grade school and high school. You may have been coached in athletics, dance, drama, debate or some other area. Regardless, coaching is about creating a winning performance strategy and a successful outcome. Business [...]
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By steve725 on October 23, 2008
Most people would agree that Tiger Woods is the best golfer in the world. Whether you follow golf or not, there is an important aspect to Tiger Wood’s success that often gets overlooked. He has at any one time three or four coaches. Even with all his natural ability Tiger Woods understands that coaching not [...]
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By steve725 on October 16, 2008
Is your small business successful? Whether it is or isn’t you and your business can certainly benefit from having a performance strategy. Now, before you roll your eyes and say that you don’t want to look at or hear about one more thing that could improve your business, I want you to think about this. [...]
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