Why Every Small Business (Yes, Even Yours) Needs a CRM System
No business is as close to its customers as a small business. As a small business owner, you have personal…
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3 Steps to Prepare For an Unplanned Weather Event
Whether due to natural disaster, fire, or another unforeseen event, businesses sometimes must suspend their operations temporarily—for days, weeks or…
Should You Let People “Pick Your Brain”?
“Would you mind if I picked your brain?” You get this question, I’m sure. You’re an attorney. Or an accountant.…
Why You Should Pursue Public Speaking (and How to Be Good at It)
Fear of public speaking is considered the most common fear a person can have, even more than the fear of death! But,…
The Best Business Decisions I’ve Ever Made for My Small Business
Every small business has major turning points: Moments where one or two key decisions were made that set the business…
3 Ways to Screw Up a Business Presentation
You want to really screw up a presentation? No worries, I can help. That’s because I’ve screwed up plenty. It…
3 Reasons Why You Stink At Networking
I am frequently asked to give advice about networking. And if you’re taking advice from me on this, then you’re…
How to Grow Your Direct Sales Business From Home
From Mary Kay to Tupperware to Tastefully Simple to Stella & Dot, direct sales organizations (also called multilevel marketing companies)…
3 Technologies That Will (Literally) Replace Your Employees
People, of course, are the most important part of your organization. But people cost money. And people cost time. Even…
5 Productivity Traps to Avoid When You Work for Yourself
When you work for yourself, being productive is as important as it is challenging. There’s no one else around to keep you on track,…