SEO (search engine optimization) can be a key component to Getting Found on the internet … and who doesn’t want more of that.  In fact, according to a recent Forbes article, there are at least 10 reasons that it will help you build brand awareness, expand your target...

Michael Gerber’s book, The E-Myth, is a classic business book and teaches us why most businesses fail!  In a great story format, he shares the different stages of business growth and how to leverage key principles. Have you read his book?  By the way, he has several...

The internet is full of what seem to be ‘miracle’ stories of businesses making miracle come backs and huge successes – most seem unbelievable. But, I’m here to tell you that they can actually happen (and some of my clients would gladly share how their business has...

Last week, I wanted to go out to dinner with our neighbours.  We wanted a really good meal – you know, not a ho-hum chain restaurant meal but an awesome experience. So what did I do….. I went to Google. Google gave us several choices for restaurants with 4-5 stars in...

Ahhh summer vacations!  I hope you enjoyed your vacation! Recently during my vacation, I visited my sister in Nova Scotia. Like a lot of people and families, we hadn’t seen each other for several years due to the pandemic so it was wonderful to hug again. One small...

Large corporations invest millions of dollars annually to improve efficiencies and improve profit margins!  They know that there is a huge return on investment when they do! So I guess you might be wondering...do small businesses, like yours and mine, have those same...

Maybe you’re not actually spending money on your marketing in terms of dollars for paid ads, but I bet you are spending time … and time is money! So, what, and how are you spending when it comes to marketing? Are you paying a social media agency/person to do your...

Early in my coaching business, I made a BIG mistake.  I didn’t prepare for my summer vacation… Don’t get me wrong – I put the dates on the calendar early in the year. I organized the dog sitter.  I got my kids organized for our camping trip.  We packed the car and off...

The Japanese have a word for it – KAROSHI!  It means death from overwork!  Now while most business owners won’t actually die from overwork, I don’t know about you but I didn’t start my business so I could work weekends, and evenings.  #worklessearnmore I know you’re a...