If the Global Pandemic isn’t the definition of a life-altering event, then nothing is. The spread of COVID 19 has change lives all over the world. Not only has it served as a reminder of how fragile life is, it has put a spotlight on the need for crisis and recovery plans that extend far […]
In today’s world true, great leaders are hard to find. Some leaders are dominant and aggressive, while others take a more behind the scenes approach. Leadership styles vary, shift, are defined and redefined, yet most of us have only experienced true great leadership a few times. If it was easy, ev…
More than 31% of all small businesses in the U.S. remained closed or partially closed due to the lingering effects of the COVID 19 Pandemic. (Oberlo.com, 2020)) The disruption in small business commerce has had devastating consequences for owners who might never be able to recover. For those slowly …
We hear it all the time. “It’s never been a better time to”; invest, lose weight, travel, move, buy a home etc. Apparently at any given time, it is the best time to do something. But, if you are typical human, we hesitate. We procrastinate. We delay. Worst case, we avoid moments of transformat…
The first two quarters of 2020 have been in a word, exhausting. As a business owner you have been tested like never before. You may have seen your business closed or heavily restricted. You may have had to lay-off or furlough employees and had to transitioned teams to remote working environments. Yo…
That’s impossible. You are crazy if you think that is going to work! What are you thinking, that is never going to happen. We have all heard these types of responses at one time or another. Whether you shared a big dream with a family member or expressed an innovative idea at work, there are […]
In the midst of a pandemic, social unrest, and lagging economic news, it might be hard to find the silver lining. The news is depressing, your business is more challenging and your life is harder than it was only a few months ago. The sense of helplessness and hopelessness can be overwhelming. It’…
Business owners often look for quick fixes to improve their business. They struggle to find ways to get more sales, more customer and higher profits. In the short video that follows, Brad Sugars, CEO and Founder of ActionCOACH narrates the 5 Ways to Build Your Business. ActionCOACH focuses on bu…
Small businesses are under increasing pressure. Whether from direct assaults from both the citizenry during the recent national protests or due to the global pandemic in recent months. Challenged by new operating requirements to reduce viral transmissions and in some cases the need to rebuild or rep…
A lot of businesses will tell you that word-of-mouth (W.O.M.) is their primary mode of getting new business. This passive strategy will leave a business just waiting for whatever comes along. In today’s market place W.O.M. isn’t not enough. With the current restrictions facing businesses due to …