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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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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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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4 Team Building Areas Solopreneurs Need to Understand

Building a team of professionals can be one of the greatest joys, points of relief, and opportunities to grow your business in different ways. Or it can be one of the greatest headaches an entrepreneur can face. Interviewing, hiring, managing, leading, and letting team members go requires a dedication to your mission and an understanding…

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A Business Owner’s Guide to Delegating

Delegation is the key to owning your time as a business owner. Most times business owners have too much on their plate, which causes their time to become extremely limited, and, sometimes, projects take longer than needed. If this sounds anything like you, there is hope! Everyone’s time is limited, but your time is most…

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What To Know When Traveling To NYC For Business!

What To Know When Traveling To NYC For Business!  – When I traveled to NYC for the #SMWNYC conference, I did meet some great people and explored a city I hadn’t visited in over 10 years, but the entire week was an experience… here’s why: #1. Crosswalks & traffic lanes are a mere suggestion here. –…

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Annual Business Planning: Jamie-Style

If you know me, odds are good that you know about my annual business planning ritual. Every year, I go through a six step process that brings clarity and purpose to my business for the upcoming year. Because I consistently get questions about what I do during my retreats, how I do it, what I…

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