The dream of passing on your business to your children and witnessing the legacy you’ve built continue to flourish is a powerful one. However, inspiring your children to embrace the idea of taking over the family business can present its challenges, and your children may even exhibit resistance to the notion altogether. Fret not. While […]
Read MoreIf you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably been enjoying the privacy and simplicity that owning a small company affords you. (I mean, who will really notice if you take a half-day on Friday or forget to have an annual shareholders’ meeting?) Aside from the flexible vacation you get as the owner, holding your business […]
Read MoreLast week, we looked at three types of insurance coverage that every business owner should have. While buying insurance coverage may seem low on your to-do list, making sure you and your business are protected from lawsuits is one of the most important things you can do for your business. After all, your business can’t […]
Read MoreAs a business owner, you pour your heart and soul into building your dream, making strategic decisions, and managing day-to-day operations. With an eye on your business’s future growth, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of protecting your business from unexpected setbacks. Even if you think your business is too small to worry about […]
Read MoreHandling workplace conflict can be one of the most difficult aspects of running a business. While achieving business goals may require talent and time, managing people and their personalities is a completely different ball game. No matter how good the management is, disputes are bound to arise in the workplace due to differences in values, […]
Read MoreOne of the best-loved books for entrepreneurs is The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber. In the book, he tells the story of a woman who always dreamed of owning a pie shop. She wanted nothing more than to spend her days doing what she loved and seeing her customers enjoy her pies. But once she […]
Read MoreYour business is your passion, your livelihood, and your legacy. You want to see it succeed and thrive, but sometimes that can be a difficult task. It requires a lot of resources to make your business grow – time, effort, and of course, money. And as a business owner, you know all too well how […]
Read MoreLast week, we explored two real-world ways you can use an AI language model to improve your small business from building efficiency to marketing your brand. This week I’m continuing the discussion to bring you three more ways to use AI to support your business. Plus, I’ll explain when to bring in professional (human) business […]
Read MoreAs a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats and probably work a lot of hours to get it all done… and you still have a lot left on your plate. Until you’re ready to hire on more help (let’s talk about that soon!), you can leverage simple-to-use, free online AI tools to […]
Read MoreAs a small business owner, you may feel as if you’re facing the world alone at times. Unlike a large company would, I’m willing to bet you don’t have a team of lawyers or an in-house general counsel to support you as you navigate the complexities of running a business. But just because you don’t […]
Read MoreYou’ve likely read dozens of articles on how to manage your business, what payroll service to use, and how to take advantage of tax deductions. While these are all important components of keeping your business running efficiently and profitably, I want to take this week’s blog to focus on something equally, if not more, important […]
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