Is there a specific reason why many small business owners work hard, but still struggle or fail? The other day, a friend of mine, Henry (not his real name) asked me that question after another long week of work with almost nothing to show for his labour. And I replied, “Well, that’s kind of likeContinueContinue reading “The Real Work:”
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The Big Picture
Is there a difference between wanting my business to succeed and having a vision? “John and I both know what we want for this business.And that is, we both want to move the business forward and make it successful.That’s the vision.John has worked in the restaurant business his whole life – mostly waiting tables andContinueContinue reading “The Big Picture”
Fatal Drain:
Am I weak, irresponsible and lazy if I feel tired and frustrated with being a business owner? “I’ve always been “the stylist” at home and among my friends.I’ve even desigSned and made clothes for almost everyone that I know.And so, when I was having issues at my old job as a nurse, everyone kept tellingContinueContinue reading “Fatal Drain:”
Bitter Pill:
Am I a failure if I accept that my business is failing? “It has always been my dream to own a business.I used to work as a bricklayer and a plumber; and I worked my ass off to save and buy this bakery.My whole family works here and helps me out.But things haven’t picked upContinueContinue reading “Bitter Pill:”
Why Your Marketing “Ideas” Aren’t Working in Your Small Business.
As usual, you do your best to find and come up with marketing ideas whenever you want sales to go up. But your ideas don’t really work or last for long. They mostly end up being a huge waste of time and money that you could’ve used on something else. Well, I’m about to revealContinueContinue reading “Why Your Marketing “Ideas” Aren’t Working in Your Small Business.”
Small To Sprout 