Innovate or Evaporate: Building a Winning Michiana Small Business Culture by Mike Ronchetti

Innovate or Evaporate: Building a Winning Michiana Small Business Culture by Mike Ronchetti The local small business landscape is a relentless race, where standing still is akin to moving backward. We are experiencing a hyper-competitive business market, where our companies must relentlessly evolve, adapt, and innovate to not just survive, but to truly thrive. Smart […]

Reclaiming Your Confidence: 6 Powerful Strategies for Business Owners

Reclaiming Your Confidence: 6 Powerful Strategies for Business Owners Owning a business is an adventure—one filled with highs, lows, and plenty of unexpected twists. Some days, you feel unstoppable, ready to conquer every challenge. Other days, self-doubt sneaks in, making you question your abilities, decisions, and even your worth as an entrepreneur. If that sounds […]

What does your Brand represent? 

What does your Brand represent? When looking at your Brand, accountability may be the furthest from your mind, however, whether we realize it or not, our accountability can gain or lose us business, thus impacting our Brand. To whom are you accountable? Here are a few of my accountability partners: • Me! I must discipline […]

The Entrepreneurial Compass: Navigating Small Business with Myers-Briggs Self-Awareness

The Entrepreneurial Compass: Navigating Small Business with Myers-Briggs Self-Awareness Written by Melissa Rowe-Lane Abstract In the dynamic realm of small business ownership, self-awareness is a critical determinant of success. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) offers a structured framework for understanding personality preferences and their influence on decision-making, communication, and leadership. This article explores the significance […]

The Courage to Succeed: Staying Fearless in Your Entrepreneurial Journey

The Courage to Succeed: Staying Fearless in Your Entrepreneurial Journey Starting and growing a business takes more than a great idea—it takes courage. Every entrepreneur faces challenges, from financial risks to self-doubt, but success belongs to those who push forward despite fear. Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the determination to act in spite […]

How To Build A Strong Freelance Network

How To Build A Strong Freelance Network Freelancer Synergy: Connecting, Collaborating, and Conquering the Gig Jungle Let’s face it, the freelance life can be a thrilling rollercoaster. One day you’re basking in the glory of landing a dream client, the next you’re wrestling with rogue invoices and wondering where the next project will come from. […]

10X IS Easier Than 2X” Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

“10X IS Easier Than 2X” Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy” Book Report Written by Mike Ronchetti Congratulations.  You are a rare person. By reading this book review you already exhibit one of the foundational elements of this book – you are looking for more and want to change. Sullivan and Hardy, two highly regarded […]

Unlock Your Business Brilliance: Maximize Potential

Unlock Your Business Brilliance: Maximize Potential So, you are putting in 60 or more hours per week in making your business successful. How is that going for you?  Are you seeing results that you recognize as success or are you just doubling down looking to make an impact to claim as a win and take […]

The Five Goals of Business Owners: Cash Flow. Profit, Growth, Satisfaction, and Harmony

As a business owner, navigating the world of entrepreneurship is like managing a small, unpredictable zoo. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, and I’ve found that focusing on five key goals helps keep things running smoothly: cash flow, profit, growth, satisfaction, and harmony. Let’s dive into these goals with a light-hearted yet informative perspective. […]

AI: Your Small Business’s Secret Weapon

AI: Your Small Business’s Secret Weapon An AI prompted article by Melissa Rowe-Lane Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It‘s a powerful tool that‘s revolutionizing industries, and small businesses are no exception. By harnessing the potential of AI, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge. Unleashing the Power […]