Published inThe Narrative·PinnedBuilding Out Your Workflows for ProfitabilityHave you noticed certain tasks getting dropped or processes taking much longer than you believe they should in your company? Or have some of your employees started to murmur about being overwhelmed? The problem might not be with your team; the problem might be your workflows. This is a common…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published inThe Narrative·Dec 30, 2022Celebrating Your Highs and Lows: A Reflection on the Past YearAt the end of the year, I find it to be a good practice to reflect back on the past year — both the highs and the lows. Many times, I’ll see various business owners celebrating their wins (which is something I wholeheartedly support) or simply putting the past year…Small Business4 min readSmall Business4 min read
Dec 6, 20224 Steps to Write an Effective Business Plan in 60 Minutes or LessWriting a business plan is a task that many small business owners shy away from — not because they don’t want a plan, but because it seems like a daunting exercise. What goes into an effective business plan? Doesn’t it have to have an array of confusing numbers and professionally…Business Plan6 min readBusiness Plan6 min read
Published inThe Narrative·Nov 11, 2022How to Scale Your Small Business Without Sacrificing Your Personal GrowthIt often seems like there are two competing messages out there today for business owners: “find new ways to grow your business” and “take the time to focus on your wellness and growth.” Unfortunately, these messages don’t often seem to work hand in hand, at least in real life. …Wellness4 min readWellness4 min read
Nov 4, 2022Wellness and Leadership: Setting a Strong Example as a Small Business OwnerPicture it: deadlines are looming, your to-do list is getting longer and longer, and you’re just trying to hold things together. It’s not a permanent state (at least, it shouldn’t be), but it does happen. When you’re the owner, the ultimate responsibility stops with you. …Wellness5 min readWellness5 min read
Published inThe Narrative·Oct 28, 2022Top Tips to Reenergize Your Small Business TeamIf you run a small business, you’re bound to hit ups and downs — and as you do, both you and your team are going to deal with stress. And like many small business teams, that stress can eventually wear you out and cause burnout on your team. There are…Management5 min readManagement5 min read
Published inThe Narrative·Oct 21, 2022How to Build a Wellness Program that Benefits Your Small Business TeamFinding top talent in today’s job market is a challenge, to say the least; retaining that talent is often even more difficult. Many people today are looking for a job that will not only fit their skills and personalities, but one that offers them purpose, fulfillment, and job satisfaction. Having…Wellness5 min readWellness5 min read
Published inThe Narrative·Oct 14, 2022How to Scale Your Small Business Without Sacrificing Your Personal GrowthIt often seems like there are two competing messages out there today for business owners: “find new ways to grow your business” and “take the time to focus on your wellness and growth.” Unfortunately, these messages don’t often seem to work hand in hand, at least in real life. …Scalability4 min readScalability4 min read
Sep 23, 2022Want to Build a Culture of Collaboration in Your Small Business?When you search “collaboration” and “small business,” you’ll find a lot of articles teaching that you can’t grow without collaborating with other small businesses. (We only found one in the top results that focused on something other than marketing and sales.) …Collaboration4 min readCollaboration4 min read
Sep 9, 20223 Tips to Hire and Retain Top Talent for Your Small BusinessIt’s no secret that the job market has changed significantly over the past few years. In a very short period of time, we’ve seen the market swing from candidates competing for positions, to millions of jobs disappearing, to employers competing simply to keep their teams. …Small Business6 min readSmall Business6 min read
