June 18, 2021

Inflation is Coming… What Does It Mean for Small Business?

There is a dark cloud floating around the business sphere right now. It has been discussed in every major board room. I’ve even had a few business owners reach out to me with their concerns. It is no longer lurking around the corner, keeping many business owners on edge. But what can you do to mitigate the damage done to you and your business? Join me, as I take an in-depth look at rising inflation and what it means for your business.
January 26, 2021

Stimulus: Should Business Owners Pay Off Debt or Invest?

Recently, the government approved the second round of economic stimulus checks for the American people. With the influx of cash, many business owners are asking how it would be best put to use. In today’s post, we will address how business owners can use the stimulus to their advantage, using principles that can be applied to any sudden windfall. Should business owners use the stimulus to pay off debt or invest?
October 8, 2020

Business as Usual? How COVID-19 Has Changed The Way We Do Business

So much has changed since the beginning of 2020. The way we socialize, how we learn, even the way that we operate our businesses, all have been changed by COVID-19. So, as we push forward, what does the new normal mean for our businesses and how can we set ourselves apart? There have been many business changes in the midst of COVID-19. As entrepreneurs, it is up to us to adapt and find new ways to flourish. In today’s blog, I want to address some of these changes and look at ways we can position our businesses to succeed.
September 22, 2020

Caution: Don’t Quit Working On Your Business

Setting business goals at this point in 2020 can seem pointless. However, I was thinking about what 2020 has been like for business owners and I thought that this was a perfect analogy. Down here in the south, NASCAR racing is one of the more popular sports. Now, I don’t quite understand the appeal of watching cars drive in a circle for 3-4 hours but many people love to watch the races. Inevitably, when you have a bunch of vehicles traveling in a pack, at a high rate of speed, there’s going to be an accident. When there is a crash in a NASCAR race, they begin waving what’s known as the caution flag. It warns the other drivers to slow down while they get the wreckage cleared from the track. Even though you might have been forced to slow down, don’t stop!
August 4, 2020

How Small Business Owners Can Stay Positive During COVID

If you’re like most small business owners—or the rest of the world, for that matter—you probably weren’t prepared for the economic disasters that have been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in July 2020, 70% of small business owners were concerned about the financial hardships due to prolonged business closure. Chances are good that even the most well-prepared business owners will come out of this with a limp. Everyone will be affected but the question is, to what degree? Even the most unprepared business owners can stay positive during COVID in order to stay focused.
May 1, 2020

Team Management During COVID: 5 Points You To Consider

I love people. I enjoy encouraging them and helping them grow. Part of that is because of my personal faith and some of it is just who I am. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, I have grown to realize just how much I can’t wait to be around them once again. As I was reflecting on this, I began to think about today’s topic. As business owners, the people on our teams are our biggest asset. Although I truly believe that, I also understand that managing that team can be quite difficult, but also rewarding at times. That’s why I’ve put together five points every business owner should know for successful team management. As our teams come back online after the shutdowns, it is the perfect time to address older issues and start with a clean slate.
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