If there’s one point we touch on again and again, it’s this: You can’t run and grow a successful business while doing the day-to-day work yourself. Sure, many entrepreneurs start out on their own, but you have to start delegating at some point—the only alternatives are stagnation and total burnout. You may wonder:...
Business owners often come to us for help building a business model prototype—what we call a franchise prototype. They’ve read about the concept in The E-Myth Revisited and feel that it’s the key to getting what they want: a business that gets the results they desire at the standard they expect—without relying so ...
Most companies organize around personalities rather than around functions. That is, around people rather than accountabilities or responsibilities. The result is almost always chaos.
“I’m overwhelmed.” It’s a phrase we hear often and from everyone, from parents to business owners. There’s always so much to do, so many details to track and deadlines to manage. Nobody wants to feel overwhelmed—but in today's busy world, what can you do about it?
Here we are at the beginning of a new year (and a new decade!)—an incredible moment that offers the opportunity to metaphorically wipe the slate clean and start fresh. And what if you really could start fresh, start anew? What if this were the year you could achieve the dream we know so many business owners have, ...
How to spend your time where it counts “Not enough time” is a chronic condition for most business owners. And here’s the rub: The times when you acutely feel the need to work on your business so it can grow without taking more from you than you have to give are also the very times when you feel most pulled to work...
When you’re ready to get help to make your small business run more effectively, hiring a coach can be the answer. A skilled coach can help you see yourself and your business in a way you never have before, opening your eyes to new options and solutions you wouldn’t otherwise think of .But how do you choose a coach...
When you’re ready to get help to make your small business run more effectively, hiring a coach can be the answer. A skilled coach can help you see yourself and your business in a way you never have before, opening your eyes to new options and solutions you wouldn’t otherwise think of .But how do you choose a coach...
When you start every day staring down a growing to-do list and playing Tetris with your calendar, three words probably pass through your mind: I need help. But acknowledging that you need help in your business is one thing. Actually getting it is another.
Think about the role you play in your small business—not the title on your business card, but what you actually do. Are you a manager one minute, a receptionist the next? When there’s a problem with shipping or facilities or finance, are you the one racing to put out the fire? If any of this rings true, you’re not...
In moments of crisis, it can be hard to see beyond the overwhelm. You may be faced with the need to keep employees safe, manage productivity, protect revenue—or all three at once—in an environment that’s constantly changing. But often in crisis, there’s opportunity. As the leader of your business, taking hold of t...
Marketing is an art. And if you want your small business to be successful, understanding that art (or having people on your team who do) is an absolute must. People can’t turn into customers until they know who your company is, why they need your products or services, and what sets your business apart. That’s wher...
Growing fast is a good thing if you know how to handle it. When you meet or exceed a customer’s expectations—when you go above and beyond the promises you’ve made—you’ll be rewarded by the look in their eyes, the happiness in their voices. You’ll know their names because they keep coming back. Their pleasure becom...