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3 tips for maintaining work/life balance
I saw a photo the other day taken at the Grand Canyon that read, One minute. Don’t read. Don’t talk. No photos. Just look…and see. Now, obviously this person either wasn’t obeying the sign or they had...
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Copycat competitors: What to do when you get copied by a competitor
One of the rewards of offering a quality service is that after a while, people will start to notice. However, that means your competitors will notice you, too. So what do you when the look-a-likes...
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Weapons of mass distraction: 10 ways to protect your productivity
Those mornings when you wake up and think, “Yes! Do all of the things!” are great. You’re full of enthusiasm for the tasks at hand, and you’re going to cross them all off by the end of the day. But...
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9 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Business Owners
What in the world do you get for the business owner who has seems to have everything they need? Maybe just have no idea what they’d like, or maybe they’ve given you the “You don’t need to get me...
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Enemies of lucidity: 4 ways to improve leadership clarity
If you know the enemy and you know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; ~ Sun Tzu When you’re headed into battle, it’s important to know all you can about the opponent. Sports teams study...
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Would you ever go back to a regular job? See why some business owners said yes
Have you ever considered giving up your business for a “regular” job? With all markets, there are ups and downs. Slow times are inevitable, and when they creep up, you may start to question the path...
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6 Communication failures bosses make
Being the boss isn’t an easy job—it’s all about time management, understanding people, and leading the organization into the future. Bosses are our big-picture thinkers. Rather than being stuck in the...
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How to communicate with your boss (and get what you want)
So, let’s say you’ve been working for a company for a while, and you really want to find a way to accomplish some new tasks or take on new roles with your position. You’re ambitious, hungry, and ready...
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10 Quotes from Great Minds on How to be More Productive at Work
Ever had one of those mornings where you wake up and think, “I’m going to do all of the things today!” with a plan for how to be more productive at work—only to find that by 11:30, you haven’t...
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How I learned how to price services and products for my business
I started an online jewelry business when I was in college to help feed a creative interest (and make some extra money.) As a nineteen-year-old, I didn’t know much about business practices, how to...
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Employee retention: Skipping the counter offer
Most of the time, when a resignation letter lands on your desk, it’s a surprise. You’ve worked hard to focus on employee retention and weren’t expecting one of your better employees to quit (who you...
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10 strong leadership habits all business owners should have
Some leaders seem so…together. They have strong leadership habits and always having energy, look well rested, and generally appear calm, have high performance, and confident. So what’s the secret...
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Price increase letter: My first experience raising my prices
We often see business owners undervalue their services. So we often preach about raising your prices. But we get a lot of hesitancy because many owners are afraid they’ll lose clients, and/or not be...
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4 ways to include your team in the hiring process
It might be tempting to approach the hiring process in a do-it-yourself fashion. After all, as the leader of your business, you know what you’re looking for. You have the details of the role you’re...
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10 Out of the box interview questions to ask
When it comes to interviewing, most potential candidates have their canned responses prepared for those oh-so-predictable interview questions. But how well can you really test interviewees when they...
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How to build a really awesome organizational culture
We wanted to put a spotlight on a business that understands what it means to have great organizational culture, so we started searching for some shining examples. That’s when we noticed Grasshopper. A...
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Sending Price Increase Notices: 4 Best Practices
When you finally decide it’s time to send your clients a price increase notice, there are a few best practices to follow to help ensure you and your customers are on the same page about what’s...
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How to warm up cold leads (without being a pest)
Cold is not usually a positive association. Cold coffee. Cold weather. Cold attitudes. Not a lot of people will jump up and down with excitement when you’re describing something cold…unless it’s ice...
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