Category Archives for Business Consulting
How Your Emotional Intelligence Can Impact Your Business
Have you mastered the art of getting to the point? It’s a sure sign that you’re working on your emotional intelligence as a business leader, something that’s been the topic of our conversations during this month’s client coaching sessions. Consider three common challenges that entrepreneurs face: Lack of clear goals and objectives, hyperfocus on their […]
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Leveraging Threat Mitigation for Successful Exit Planning
Although John Bloch had been working on boat repair and maintenance since he was a teenager, he wasn’t quite prepared for the challenges he faced in 2012 — about eight years after buying his employer’s assets and taking over the helm himself. When John stepped up in 2004, he hired seven employees and quickly began […]
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Disadvantages and Challenges of Remote Work
Remote work has been a topic of conversation in boardrooms for some time now, but that conversation accelerated in the past year. Businesses of all sizes were forced to go fully remote or adopt a hybrid workforce strategy to keep employees safe amid the pandemic, and while this was a necessary move, it may not […]
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The Benefits of a Peer Advisory Board
While there are plenty of rewarding aspects that come with owning a business, it can also come with challenges that only other entrepreneurs are familiar with. A peer advisory board offers a way for business owners to connect with each other, share challenges, and brainstorm solutions for personal and professional growth. Support Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All You […]
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Do You Need a Business Coach?
The past year has been a struggle for many businesses of all sizes and across all industries, and the events of 2020 have been unprecedented for owners and leaders who thought they had already been through it all. Many are questioning what’s ahead and struggling to pivot with the future of the economy so uncertain. […]
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A Guide to Geofencing Marketing
If you’ve ever driven past your favorite coffee shop and received a discount notification on your phone or received a coupon for a store as you’ve walked by, you experienced geofencing marketing. Geofencing technology has been around for some time. It’s location-based technology that uses GPS or RFID technology to create a digital fence around […]
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How Our Clients Navigated the SBA Loan Programs
Earlier this year, the spread of COVID-19 into the United States created the most unprecedented upheaval most business owners have seen in their lifetimes. Remember how it felt like “another shoe dropped” every few hours as we learned about cancellations of sports leagues, concerts, and conventions followed by escalating “stay-at-home” orders across the country? Some […]
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Networking for Business Owners
Networking for Business Owners. As a business owner, your time and energy is likely already a finite resource, so networking can seem like an afterthought — but it’s a proven way to become a better leader and help your organization grow and thrive. Nobody knows your business like you do; the best marketing tool you […]
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The Benefits of Business Coaching
The Benefits of Business Coaching. Are you struggling to make your business vision come to life? Do you feel stuck in your career? Has your revenue stalled? When it’s time to take your business or professional growth to the next level, it’s a smart idea to seek the help of a coach. Not only does […]
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Setting Professional Goals and Sticking to Them
Setting Professional Goals. It’s easy to think about professional goals in an abstract sense, especially when a current career situation leaves us feeling stagnant, stuck, or undervalued at work. But what happens when it’s time to meet and exceed these goals? Without the right approach and mindset, your efforts could fall flat. Goal-setting strategies and […]
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