Category: Business Coaching

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Taking the Eggs Out of the Basket: Diversify Your Customer Base

You’re likely familiar with the adage, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” In the business world, we adhere to this through customer diversification. In short, it involves making less than 15% of your total sales with a single client, spreading your metaphorical “eggs” into several different “baskets.” However, lacking a diverse and large customer base ...
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9 Employee Engagement Trends for 2023

The business world is buzzing with the term “employee engagement,” and for a good reason: Simply put, when your employees are engaged, they’re more likely to stay with your company and be productive. Engagement isn’t just about job satisfaction; it’s about passion and commitment, about taking the company’s mission to heart and driving its success. Gallup’s 2022 ...
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Baking Your Way to Success: Small Business Growth Strategies

A new day dawns and the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods wafts through the air. The doors of Sweet Treats Bakery are open, ready to greet the day and satisfy the cravings of loyal customers. But behind the delightful treats and the staff’s warm smiles, a burning desire for growth and success fuels the ...
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Planning for Life After Selling Your Business: A Journey Through the 5 Phases of Grieving

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The decision to sell your business can feel like parting with a cherished friend or family member. As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we become emotionally attached as we invest our time, energy, and emotions into our ventures, transforming simple ideas into thriving enterprises. When the time comes to consider exiting, it’s natural for a whirlwind of ...
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25 Ways to Reduce Small Business Overhead Costs

As a small business owner, you’re always looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your company’s continued growth and success. One essential aspect of managing your business effectively is keeping your small business overhead costs as low as possible. Reducing overhead expenses helps improve your bottom line and allows you to allocate ...
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What Is A Business Appraisal and Do I Need One?

You know your small business is worth something, but proving it requires a business appraisal conducted by a certified valuation analyst. Understanding when a business appraisal is necessary and what it can do for your company can help you see future profits and take on transitions with confidence. What is a Business Appraisal? A business appraisal, also known ...
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The Executive Coaching Industry is Thriving- Here’s Why

As businesses grow and evolve, many business leaders seek professional training to navigate the changing environment and accomplish their career goals. For that, they turn to executive coaching. In a study conducted by a Fortune 500 firm and the International Coaching Federation, researchers found that working with an executive coach boasts an average ROI of 788% ...
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Words of Inspiration from Influential Business Leaders

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Even the most successful entrepreneurs and influential business leaders have terrible days. They have doubts, worry about their future, and wonder whether they’re in the right business.  What sets them apart, though, is their ability to face every hurdle with tenacity and look at challenges as growth opportunities.  When you’re facing a difficult day, use these words ...
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9 Executive Coaching Topics and Questions You Should Be Asking 

At the beginning of your partnership with a business coach, you may feel intimidated by the prospect of being vulnerable about your executive career.  For many, having questions already in mind can ease some of the anxiety, giving them a launching-off point for what they would like to talk about both in the short term and ...
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Moving Towards an Employee Strength-Based Workplace

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Not too long ago, workplaces were defined by rigid job roles with a specific set of expectations. Recently, many businesses have moved towards an employee strength-based culture, creating a positive shift in engagement, retention, and overall productivity.  The successful modern workplace is one of flexibility, employee agency, and open communication. It prioritizes a culture where employees ...
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