Recessions scare business owners. They worry leads will dry up, customers will hoard cash, and their business will go under. If you’ve been paying attention to the economic news lately, there’s a lot of talk about how soon the next recession will hit. Thi

As business owners, we love it when what we offer makes someone’s life better. But what about those clients who just won’t change? Whether it’s work that doesn’t get used, clients who ghost us when things get real, or even expensive products that someone

We were asked recently at a networking event for advice on how to hire a bookkeeper. For business owners, getting support on their finances can be one of the hardest things they do. We’re notorious for leaving our bookkeeping to the last minute, and we te

Networking and referral groups are not one-size-fits-all. The personality of the group, the industries represented, the types of businesses, and how inclusive a group is all factor into whether or not a group is a good fit for you. From a business perspec

Bartering is big business. We're talking to the tune of 12 billion dollars plus a year. Many business owners barter to get their business up and running. Be cautious about trading goods and services when you don't have enough clients and cash flow is tigh

This is a really personal episode for us. In 2017, Barb had the first of several ongoing health crises. And we dealt with it like most owners deal with their health...poorly. Business owners are notorious for not resting when they're under the weather. We

Inspiration. We often see it as a grand experience, like a lightening bolt that propels us forward into greatness. We look for it but believe it's a finite experience that is rare to find. We challenge those assumptions. We all have the ability to be insp

We live in a society today where 70% of people are unhappy in their jobs. There is a disconnect between ourselves, our passions, and our purpose; with many people in positions where they neither know nor can live their purpose. If you don't know what your

You must have a business plan! Businesses with documented business models and plans make twice as much revenue and are twice as likely to receive access to capital. Don't have a plan yet? Don't worry. We'll walk you through all the key things that need to

Let's face it. Many of us start our businesses without fully mapping out our business model. Our customers and clients are anyone who buys our products and services. We pick revenue streams, price in the dark, and then we're off. We struggle to make money