Fostering Community Well-Being: How Small Businesses Drive Health and Prosperity

Small businesses weave threads beyond economic growth in the tapestry of a community’s vitality. They are the heartbeat of local neighborhoods, innovation engines, and health and well-being catalysts. While they contribute significantly to the economic landscape, their impact extends further, reaching into the realm of community health and prosperity. This article, courtesy of Propel Businessworks,…

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Steps For Preparing To Go On Leave

Have you ever wondered what it would take to to on an extended leave from work? Can’t seem to wrap your mind around what it would require to go on a sabbatical? Me either. But when I found out I was pregnant I knew I had to figure it out. Today, as the planner and…

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Using Downtime Well: 26 things you can do when business is slow

Using Downtime Well Entrepreneur downtime – the rarity that it is at times – is a tool business owners can use to their benefit. When utilized correctly and efficiently, you will find that it is not only incredibly opportunistic, but that it actually improves your business. Harvest the seeds you’ve faithfully sown all the while,…

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Growth By Learning

Three habits that will boost your business growth. When you hear the word “growth,” what’s the first thing you think about? In business, “growth” often brings up thoughts about how much money we’re making, how many employees we have, how many clients we have, and on and on. We associate growth with the measurable facts…

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Having High Standards in Business Starts with People

They say how you do one thing is how you do all things. In business, character stands out, whether good or bad, and you will end up being known for it. Having high standards doesn’t mean treating people poorly when they don’t share your standards. In fact, exactly the opposite is true. When dealing with…

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Small Business Organization: Where Should an Entrepreneur Start?

Small business owners and entrepreneurs face the challenge of wearing ALL the hats. With or without team members, we are responsible for making or doing the thing we sell, answering the phone, responding to emails and incoming inquiries, and handling sales and marketing and bookkeeping and taxes, to name a few. It’s no surprise overwhelm creeps…

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5 Keys to Actually Making a Difference with Your Customer Service

We’ve likely all experienced good customer service and bad customer service. Chances are, they both stick out in your head for different reasons. And while our individual experiences differ, the statistics don’t lie: According to Retently, 82% of consumers are likely to leave your brand because of the service they get, not your pricing or…

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40 Self-Care Ideas To Keep You Balanced

Self-Care Keeps You Balanced I’ve had to learn this one the hard way. Multiple times. Since I hope I’m done learning it, I hope you’ll learn from my mistakes and prioritize your own self-care. As entrepreneurs, hopefully we feel we are made to do what we do. Even knowing you must wear all the hats…

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