Posts by Jamie Teasdale
Importance of Taking Breaks at Work
Sometimes you are so over your head with work and obligations that you forget what it’s like to not be constantly running around, on your way to an appointment, or buried under projects and paperwork. In the midst of all the chaos, it’s important to make sure that you are living a healthy and well-balanced…
Read MoreBy the numbers: a breakdown of business accounting software
[Updated May 22, 2024] Your business’ financial picture is vital to growth and planning. As business owners, we invest a lot of time, effort and money on bookkeeping and accounting. Whether you do your own bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparations, accounting doesn’t come naturally to everyone. The good news is – you have options like…
Read MoreWhy It Matters Who You Work With
They say that patience is a virtue, but when your business suddenly needs to hire or you feel desperate for clients, can beggars be choosers? Even though times may feel tense, that doesn’t mean you should take any Joe Shmoe that walks in the door. You’re potentially going to be seeing this person frequently, passing…
Read MoreIs It Worth the Risk?
I often find that I put myself in “no risk, no reward” situations. Through my travels and life experiences thus far, I’ve discovered the saying to remain true. If I have learned anything, it’s that you truly do not know what you are capable of if you do not push the boundaries and step outside…
Read MoreLogo Logic: Why Branding is Important to Your Business
Why branding your business makes all the difference. Let’s start off by first discussing what a logo is. A logo is usually the first representation of your company that potential customers associate your brand with. A professional designer often designs a logo because there is no worse representation of your brand than a badly designed…
Read MoreSharing Thanks: Phil Marcus
UPDATE: 11/19/13 It is with a sad heart that I write this update about my friend Phil Marcus. In July, Phil was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer and I learned last Friday that he passed away on November 4th, making this thanks just 8 days shy of Phil publicly seeing just how much I…
Read MoreDo You Own a Job?
At some point in any career, we all reach a point of asking ourselves “why am I doing this?” Whether it’s the daily grind of 9-5, the blood, sweat, and tears of a startup, or the many hats of owning a business, there’s always a tradeoff and a reward. But, hopefully for all of us,…
Read MoreAre You Part of the Propel Network?
Why it’s important to be part of a strong business community. Business is all about people: your team members, your clients and customers, your network. Developing a strong business community creates a network around you that can lend invaluable support to your growing business. Knowing who to build into your community is simpler than you…
Read MoreWhat Do Most Businesses Learn in 4 Years? by Jamie Teasdale
The lessons our first 4 years in business taught us After being in business for almost four years, one thing I can say with assurance is: we’re not in Kansas anymore! Owning a business is much different than I thought it would be, both in good ways and challenging ways. There have been difficulties, triumphs,…
Read MoreMapping Your Business Model
5 keys to creating a dynamic and successful business model Building a business requires a unique mix of being a Master Strategist and a Creative Genius. Most of us probably find ourselves identifying more strongly with one or the other instead of both: we’re either really good at creating outlines and seeing the big picture,…
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