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Pruning and Weeding Your Small Business

                                                                     There’s a sign in my garden that says, “If you give a weed an inch, it will take a yard.” 

I need one of those signs for my business, too.  How often do I get caught up in a new, bright shiny object?  I drop everything else to pursue, and then don’t pay attention to [...]

Focus on Business During the Recession

One of the things that I admire about the way that President Obama does things is the way that he thinks. Now, put aside your partisan hat for a moment and think about this and how it applies to your business…please.

Small Business Goals

One of the things that is very difficult for new [...]

How this Recession Can Lead to a Better Business

Many of you know that I am an avid quilter, so when Mark Lipinski’s new issue of Quilter’s Home came out, I quickly snapped up a copy.  I enjoy Mark’s light-hearted, a little-in-your-face style and always learn something new.  What more could you want from a magazine?  (This one had a little scandal, too, as the [...]

Business Planning

It’s Sunday. I’m working…something I said I would avoid. However, here I am. And yet, it’s o.k.  Sometimes, in some economies, you need to work a little harder. At harvest time, the winegrowers, like other farmers, work until the harvest is in. It might rain or the sugar in the grapes might get too high.  [...]

Are You a Woman Entrepreneur Who Would Like More Money in 2009?

The recession word can bring up a great deal of fear for small business owners. As a small business coach, I am seeing some concern with my clients and colleagues. But I have to tell you, I’m also seeing a lot of energy.

Business Plans

A lot of the energy is coming from women entrepreneurs [...]