Feeling small business stress?

Running a small business with its highs and lows can feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. If you’re feeling the squeeze, you aren’t alone—but you also don’t have to stay stuck in that “survival mode” headspace. Here are four practical ways to reduce the stress and get back toContinue reading “Feeling small business stress?”

Will you keep your resolution?

Whether or not you make a New Year’s resolution is up to you. Some people do and heroically stick to them; other fail after the first few months. And then there are the ones who think about making them, and the ones who never do. Setting goals is the easy part. Keeping them, not soContinue reading “Will you keep your resolution?”

Don’t let roadblocks take you out

I’m cycling down a paved path along the park. It’s a cool day, still a bit breezy after a wicked storm the night before. As I turn a corner to avoid an unusally large puddle, I’m stopped. Across the path is a fallen tree. There are a few things I can do. I can turnaroundContinue reading “Don’t let roadblocks take you out”

Stay positive

Warning. This little rant may include food for thought. I’ve written about the importance of customer service and keeping in touch with your customers in previous blogs. It’s a big important part of your brand. As a small business owner, I’ve experienced a few customer service disappointments this past week that are really getting meContinue reading “Stay positive”