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Taking Tax Time by the Horns
Every year tax time seems to creep up and get the best of me. So this year I thought starting early would be the ticket. It helped! I’m taking tax time by the horns and WINNING! They say nothing is certain but death and taxes. That sure feels like the truth when each year we…
Read MoreFinding A Good Bookkeeper
If you’ve ever heard me speak on entrepreneurship or starting a business, then you’ve heard my rant about finding a good bookkeeper. I’ve known a few bad ones but that only honed my interviewing skills and led me to work with my last two amazing professionals. When the last one moved his practice to Washington…
Read MorePromises Can Make Or Break A Business
Many a reputation have been destroyed by false hope and quick words. Since words carry so much weight, always remember… promises can make or break a business or a person. Isn’t it wise then, to only make promises you know you can keep? Whether it’s with yourself or someone else, and especially in business, take…
Read MoreWorking On Weekends
Just because one entrepreneur chooses or needs to work on weekends doesn’t mean everyone does… It is my opinion that before expecting a professional to respond, jump, and work after 5pm on Friday it would serve you well to ask them what hours they keep for their business – and then respect that. Unless there…
Read MoreTrusted Support System
This sabbatical I’m in wouldn’t be possible without a trusted support system around me. It isn’t hard to remember how lucky I am and this heart is grateful daily for my team at the helm of Propel’s ship during this precious time. Propel would not be what it is without the team members I have.…
Read MoreSingle Day Tech Detox
Have you ever done a tech or social detox? Did you commit to a multi-day avoidance? If so, how did you do? Did you know detoxes don’t have to last a week or a full month? Twenty-four hours might be all you need or can take to reset, but even a single day tech detox…
Read MoreGuiding Principles That Act As A Team Fence
Imagine a fence around your business. It keeps people out and protects the people within. As I build our team at Propel, my goal is to use guiding principles that act as a team fence to ensure quality and alignment are secure before moving forward. What guiding principles do you have in place that allow…
Read MoreSteps 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…
Read MoreWhy Pivoting is Still Important for Small Businesses
During the pandemic the word “pivot” became a catchphrase for businesses large and small alike. Everyone was talking about how to shift gears, stay relevant, and remain in business in general, which required most to evaluate and turn attention to a new way of operating. But the pandemic changed the world and as much as…
Read MoreWhere Inflation Meets Business
The world is yet again being squeezed. Now, it’s inflation and the increase of prices everywhere you turn. Today I’m talking about where inflation meets business, why it matters, and Propel’s stance on the situation. Because history is only repeating itself and this isn’t permanent… Surely we’re in for an interesting summer. Gas prices are…
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