Effective Outsourcing Strategies for Entrepreneurs
August 3, 2017
As an entrepreneur, effective outsourcing strategies should simplify your workload, not create more confusion. However, hiring so-called “experts” who speak in industry jargon and then turn around to ask, “What do you think?” can be frustrating. The truth is, I don’t have thoughts about funnels or avatars—that’s why I hired you. My goal is to […]
Entrepreneur Leadership Commitment for Business Growth
July 31, 2017
Entrepreneur leadership commitment is essential for building a thriving business. I had a major realization today that hit me like a pit in my stomach. A friend, who recently joined a team in an administrative role—partially virtual, partially in-person—expressed uncertainty about whether her employer thought she was doing a good job. When I asked why […]
Leadership Team Communication: Keep Your Team Informed
July 25, 2017
Last year, I learned a crucial lesson about leadership team communication. You work hard to build a strong, dedicated team that supports you and your company, yet sometimes, without realizing it, you isolate yourself from the very support system you created. At the end of our Monday huddle, I said, “By the way, we might […]
Assistant Creating More Work? Fix It with These Tips
July 19, 2017
We hear this complaint at least once a week: an assistant creating more work instead of helping. Today, a business owner reached out in frustration. He had stretched his budget to hire an assistant because things were slipping through the cracks—emails went unanswered, and appointments were missing from his calendar, leading to missed meetings. Instead […]
Streamlining Business Processes for Efficiency
July 17, 2017
Streamlining business processes is one of the most effective ways to enhance efficiency and reduce unnecessary workload. Yesterday, I received the best email I’ve ever gotten as a business owner. It wasn’t about a new client or a glowing compliment. It was a message from my support team that read: “On your to-do list – […]
Pay Yourself First: Prioritize Growth and Success
June 22, 2017
Pay yourself first to stay focused and achieve sustainable growth in your business. In a prior post, I shared how stepping away can bring clarity and drive action. After attending a conference with Molly, we created a growth plan, committed to it, and took action before heading home. This reinforced the importance of prioritizing tasks […]