Five Assumptions That Are Costing Your Business Big Time
As business owners, we tend to have a LOT of numbers to look at. The number of leads coming in, the percentage of leads that convert, pricing, supply costs, tax, payroll, etc. The list goes on and on. The problems start when you make assumptions that you know certain numbers are “fine” or “good.” Usually,…
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My Mistakes in 2019 and Avoiding Negative Self-Talk
I’m normally quite disappointed in myself when I make mistakes, but this time I’m being kind and patient with myself and working on eliminating any negative self-talk. Here’s why. The biggest lesson I learned in 2019 was that being hard on myself does not move me towards my big goals and dreams. Being tough on…
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How Big is Your Opportunity With Lost Customers?
Many business owners come to me with the problem of lost customers, but they don’t often realize this problem also comes with a huge opportunity! Sell More to Existing Customers The problem they come to me with is a lack of sales. Now remembering that the easiest way to increase sales is to sell more…
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How Can You TRULY Differentiate Yourself From Your Competitors?
Hi, you amazing business owner you! Do you truly differentiate yourself from your competitors? I’ve been asked this question so many times since our podcast/vodcast, I thought I’d do an email for everyone, and of course, share a couple of free resources with you to start the week. Question: How can you truly differentiate yourself…
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Four Places Money Is Hiding In Your Business
Do you ever wonder why you seem to be busy and doing good business, but the money doesn’t seem to be in your bank account? Sometimes the fact is that money is hiding in your business. Here are four places money may be hiding, and how to get it: Accounts Receivable Someone should be responsible…
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It’s All About Accountability
Think about the things in your life that you always show up for. Why do you always show up for those things? It’s all about accountability. Someone or something is holding you accountable. That’s why you show up. That’s why you do the thing. That’s why you follow through. Your Accountability Coach Recently I’ve noticed…
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Don’t Fake It Until You Make It; Convince Yourself With Facts
“Fake It Til You Make It” – No Thanks Has anyone ever told you to “fake it until you make it?” How did that work out for you? It has never worked out for me, so I choose to subscribe to a different saying: Convince yourself with facts. Here’s a video with an interesting perspective on…
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Focus On The Things That Matter
Do You Focus On the Negative? Do you ever feel caught up in thinking about something frustrating or negative? Do you ever worry about what other people say about you? Especially when it’s unkind? I bet that makes you feel frustrated and negative! I know I feel that way when I’m focusing on the wrong…
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Guest Blog: Effective Workers Compensation Claims Management Is Critical to Your Company’s Success
By Jim Flannery, owner of Flannery Safety Consulting When it comes to being a business owner, you always want to be doing right by your staff. Part of that is making sure you do a good job at Workers Compensation Board claims management. Here in the province of Alberta, a company’s basic WCB premium rate…
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Get Better Results in Your Business
I know that there are way too many books, videos, blogs, courses and posts about leadership to count. But I’ve found through my own experience—owning, running and coaching businesses—that only one characteristic is the most important if you want to get better results. Without this characteristic, none of the others matter. And, with this characteristic,…
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Create a Better Company Culture and Business
Company culture is a big key to success in business. I have personally seen businesses succeeding beyond all likely parameters solely because of their great cultures. I have also seen incredibly talented teams doing a terrible job at turning a profit because of their negative culture. There is no question: culture is extremely important in…
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So many numbers, so little time. Which numbers should you be looking at in your business?
As a business owner, I know you sometimes feel bombarded with people, numbers, circumstances, or challenges. It can be difficult to know where to look, and what to prioritize… but it doesn’t have to be! As a business owner, coach, consultant and lifetime-student of business, I have experienced the same overwhelmedness. People, circumstances, and reports…
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