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March 11, 2015

How to Focus on Progress, not Perfection, in Entrepreneurship

Building and improving your small business requires a few growing pains. But dwelling on those tiny slip-ups can stymie the growth of both you and your business. Take a mere 90 seconds to find out why it’s more important to focus on progress, not perfection. Because every entrepreneur must learn to crawl before they can […]


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March 4, 2015

How to Respond to Angry Customers in Small Business

Racing heartbeat, sweaty palms, furrowed brow—all sure signs you’ve been dealing with an angry customer. But that toxic situation is sure to go from bad to worse if you don’t know how to keep your cool. That’s why my super speedy slice will show you how to handle those hostile customers faster than you can […]


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Published on March 04, 2015 23:01

February 25, 2015

How to Delegate Effectively in a Small Business

Entrepreneurs are natural-born do-it-yourselfers, tackling each and every task that comes their way. And while that attitude is admirable, it can be pretty ineffective, too. Luckily, my super-efficient small business slice will show you how to delegate effectively in under 90 seconds flat. Don’t you wish all solutions were this convenient? Click to tweet this: […]


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February 18, 2015

How To Find a Mentor for Your Small Business

Entrepreneurs have unlimited growth potential—within both their businesses and themselves. That’s why a small business mentor is the key to unlocking and unleashing a stronger entrepreneurial spirit. So today my super speedy slice of small business goodness will share exactly how to find and—gulp!—ASK someone to be your mentor. Trust me—it’s easy and beneficial. Click […]


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February 11, 2015

Why It’s Good Business to Say No to Customers

Are some customers sucking the life out of you, draining your energy, time, and patience? Oddly enough, small business owners that say no to (some) customers tend to build better sales. My uber-speedy slice of small business advice will refuel and reignite your sales in a counterintuitive way. Careful! This one’s so hot it may […]


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February 4, 2015

Arby’s Apple Crisp: A lesson for small business

There’s nothing worse than biting into a shiny, crisp red apple only to find it’s rotten on the inside. Imagine how customers feel when they get let down by big business promises! So today my extra tasty small business slice is focused on those bad apple businesses, and how you can nab a piece of […]


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January 28, 2015

Google My Business is Critical For Small Business

Small business owners know the power of a good reputation. But many of them underestimate the power of the almighty Google, and what it’s been telling your potential customers. So today’s sublime small business slice reveals exactly how to get back in Google’s good graces, and start bringing in the sales you deserve. Click to […]


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January 21, 2015

Pre-crastination, a tool for business owners

Procrastination is a way of life for the chaotic business owner. Big ideas, small execution. But the focused entrepreneur knows that putting off tasks is just off-putting. Today my super snappy small business slice shows you how to defeat procrastination with PRE-crastination. (See what I did there?) Click to tweet this: Focused small business owners […]


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Published on January 21, 2015 23:01

January 14, 2015

G’Day Mate: A Customer Loyalty Story – Small Business Slice

Building customer loyalty in your small business is a lot like throwing a boomerang: just the right amount of effort can almost guarantee a return. Today’s lightning-quick video will show you what an Aussie business taught a Yank about how to keep customers coming back for more! Click to tweet this: Boomerang customers back to […]


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January 7, 2015

How to work on your business

Gearing up for a new year and a new way to do business isn’t as easy as it sounds. As an entrepreneur, you may wonder how to work on your business—not just in it—this year. Many of you asked me just that question. Well I’m here to help with the first video in my ALL […]


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Published on January 07, 2015 23:01

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