Dave Crenshaw's Blog, page 38

What to Look For In a Business Coach

Entrepreneurs know a little guidance can go a long way for growth. But a lot of times the search for that invaluable support can be blurry and deceiving. Allow me to give you an unobstructed view of what a small business coach should really look like, with my super sharp small business slice. We’re getting […]

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Why Pain Is Part of Small Business Growth

Small business growth is exciting, yet slightly uncomfortable for many owners. Trying to avoid this pain also prevents progress and stunts growth. Since I’m a firm believer in no pain, no gain, my small business slice is here to stretch and strengthen your entrepreneurial muscles. That’s right, I’m here to pump…YOU UP! Click to tweet […]

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How to Be A More Organized Business Owner

One little known fact about chaos: it’s contagious. It may feel like just one little unopened email here, or one piece of out-of-place paper there, but—before you know it—your entire workspace is infected! Luckily my potent prescription for focus will help you find a pulse under all that clutter and become a more organized business […]

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How to Exit Your Small Business and Stop Being Overprotective

Overprotective entrepreneurs are those folks who can’t let anyone other than themselves complete important day-to-day tasks. When you’re that tangled up inside your small business, it makes it hard for anything or anyone to grow. That’s why this quick tip tells you how to exit a small business by loosening your grip and sharing responsibility. Time to set your […]

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How Business Owners Can Take a Break, Relax, and in General Have More Fun

As draining as entrepreneurship can be, the mere idea of taking a break is terrifying for small business owners. If you’re ever going to reboot and recharge, you have to learn to reward yourself! My slice of the week is perfect for those entrepreneurs in dire need of re-energizing. Plug yourself in, so your small […]

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When to Raise Prices in a Small Business

Making the decision to raise prices can feel like a plunge into the deep unknown. What will customers say? Will we lose business? The reality is that it’s one small step for your sales, and one giant leap for your small business profits. So jump on over to my lesson on why, when, and how […]

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Know Your Entrepreneurial Motivation

Even the most excitable entrepreneurs have a tendency to lose motivation during chaotic times. But lose that drive just a little, and you’re prone to forget where you’re headed altogether. So strap on your seatbelt, because the next 90 seconds will give your engine all the gas it needs to refocus and recalculate your entrepreneurial […]

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Know Your Motivation

Even the most excitable entrepreneurs have a tendency to lose motivation during chaotic times. But lose that drive just a little, and you’re prone to forget where you’re headed altogether. So strap on your seatbelt, because the next 90 seconds will give your engine all the gas it needs to refocus and recalculate your entrepreneurial […]

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Why Cutting Costs is Bad for Small Business

Even the savviest small business owners have trouble when it comes to effectively cutting costs. Poor penny-pinching decisions can turn cutting costs into cutting off the hand that feeds you. So, forget everything you thought you knew about expenses and spend a mere 90 seconds learning about investments. Then get ready to grab those profits […]

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The To-Don’t List for Busy Entrepreneurs

Big hair, leg warmers, VHS tapes, and the Roger Rabbit are best left in the past-tense. So are To-Do lists. Your list of chaotic, entrepreneurial regrets will never come back in style. Instead of reliving each blast from the past, try my super simple 90 seconds of small business goodness. It’s so good you won’t […]

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