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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are times in everyone’s life where you lose focus on the things that really matter. We spend our money and our time on trivial matters or things that just cause us stress and aggravation. It is therefore important to remember to look at your priorities now and then to make sure you’re on the…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Starting a business can be stressful. Finding customers, hiring staff, and paying the bills can lead to long days. Sometimes it’s hard to see the good things when everything seems to be a challenge. That is why it is critical to stay positive! Henry Ford was quoted as saying, “Whether you think you can, or…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People tend to go into business for themselves because they have a passion for their profession. People tend to start a business in an area they like or excel at, like a painter, or electrician, or mechanic. But they don’t tend to excel at business. That’s where a business coach can make a real difference.…

Employees are the lifeblood of your company because they are one of the pillars that help your business succeed. A business needs skilled management to steer the course and make decisions. It needs customers to buy their product or services. It also needs team members to produce the product that customers buy. Every part of…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Efficient, productive business management doesn’t happen by accident. It requires careful planning to build a system that will ensure, not only that you can run things on your own, but that anyone you hire can step in and perform their tasks correctly without having to figure it out on their own. This requires the development…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There will be times when you discover an employee is not “on board” with what you’re trying to do. The vision, brand, and culture you develop in your organization are so important to protect. If you have an employee who will not support the mission and vision — they need to be liberated to go…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of my favourite clients just left my office, and although at first he was dubious, he agreed to implement this habit. I know it will change his life, and I am so excited! I am so excited, that I wanted to share it with all of you. There is one thing you should do…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s not me, it’s you Something frustrating we see quite often is a business owner blaming their staff for poor results. Employees are human beings, with needs, desires, hopes, and dreams – just like us business owners! Many times, they are simply misunderstood and not properly motivated. This is not their problem, it’s ours! As…

Who are the Best Leaders? The best leaders are good people! They are kind, compassionate, and EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT. But what does “emotional intelligence” actually MEAN? Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is: • the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. •People with a high degree of emotional…

Creating a vision board can help to remind entrepreneurs, owners, managers, and staff of the end goals, and encourage everyone to work toward those goals. For many business owners, it’s easy to get lost in the minutiae of every day tasks and running the organization. However, keeping the big picture of the business in mind…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Branding is a critical aspect to any business but one that is frequently ignored or mishandled. Branding is the way you tell people what your business is all about. A consistent message, combined with your company’s performance and your public perception are all factors in branding your business. Entrepreneur.com describes several key elements involved in…