Featured in this edition: Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. – Stanley Chase, Muth’s Candies – Martha Vories, Holiday Manor Barber Shop – Cathy French, Margaret’s Consignment – Cara Aldridge, Uncommon Cups & Cones – Kim Barbour, Ken Combs Running Store – Larry Holt, Morgan Security Services – Janice Morgan, and J.R.’s
A collection of short interviews with local business owners about today’s challenges. Featured in this edition: Everyday Athletes, Diversified Nurse Consultants, Peggy’s Place Adult Life Center, Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities, Mixed Nation, Farley Printing, Breakout Creative, Changes Hair Salon, S.E.C. Custom Computers, and Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
As we wrap up the year, I look back, like many of you, with mixed feelings. 2020 was challenging in many ways, most of them new challenges, things we’ve never had to contemplate before. Many of you succeeded, yet even success was stressful, as we had to grow and change
No surprise, a lot of businesses missed their goals this year, but would it surprise you to know that many also exceeded theirs? Some were fortunate enough to be in industries that thrived in the current business environment, others simply looked at where the marketplace moved to and moved their
When I talk to business owners wrapping up their years, one of the biggest areas of disappointment and stress is their company’s financial performance. Most had at least a rough budget, yet most hardly looked at the budget or replanned it when circumstances changed. They didn’t do enough monitoring and
As I got several of my clients off to a great start on their 2021 Annual Plans, I had a long talk with them about the shortcomings in some of their previous plans. They all agreed that they didn’t do enough looking inside their business and themselves in their planning
You are a business owner – congratulations! When you got started you had plenty of referrals from friends and neighbors, which was great. Those jobs are done, so now what? It’s time to sell yourself and your business. You need to talk to people about your business. Yes, you. How
In talking with dozens of business owners over the last few weeks, the idea that “Everything has Changed” came up multiple times, so I spent some time talking with a group of my business coaching clients about what has really changed and what has not. We were not addressing the
Business owners are famous for saying they want to grow their businesses. The question is, “What does Growth mean to you?” If you have an additional $5.00 in revenue this week, congratulations, your business has grown. Is that what you truly mean by growth? For most people, the answer is
How many virtual meetings have you had recently? There is a lot of talking going on, but how much are we communicating? Communication is two-way. The measure of effective communication is the response that you get. The same principles of communication apply to both virtual and in person conversations; however,
As a Business Coach, the number one thing I hear from my clients and other business owners is that they never have enough time. They all want to be better time managers, if I could just teach them how. Well there are two problems with that concept, the first of
I am listening to many people who are struggling to focus right now. The challenge of working remotely, disrupted schedules, and the demands of caring and schooling children have been stressful for many. Add the regular occurrences we call “life,” (blocked toilets, flat tires, running out of milk) and you
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