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Strategic Business Mindset
We share insights on developing a focused and successful business mindset. From setting clear goals to making effective decisions, our articles provide strategies to help you navigate challenges and achieve lasting success. Cultivate the right mindset and drive your business forward with confidence.
Mastering Your Business –
Mastering Your Business: Supercharge Your Team’s Common Vision The rags to riches stories of a Michiana business achieving high success are still too rare. What is the missing factor? Focused common vision. What makes the difference in small businesses that struggle ramping up after their initial startup and those that reach 2-, 3- or 10-times […]
FINANCIAL FOCUS®
FINANCIAL FOCUS® How can business owners plan for an exit? If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you’re a few years away from that day, it’s a good idea […]
Freelancer Frenzy: Conquering Workload, Hitting Deadlines, and Avoiding Burnout
Freelancer Frenzy – Conquering Workload, Hitting Deadlines, and Avoiding Burnout Juggling multiple projects, chasing deadlines, and battling the ever-present email monster – freelancer life can be exhilarating, yes, but also utterly chaotic. Before you reach peak overwhelm and spontaneously combust, fret not! Let’s delve into some battle-tested strategies to keep your workload in check, deadlines […]
Top “X” (Twitter) Profiles Every Entrepreneur Should Follow
Top “X” (Twitter) Profiles Every Entrepreneur Should Follow @garyvee – Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker known for his valuable insights on branding, marketing, and social media. His energetic and no-nonsense approach to entrepreneurship is both inspiring and educational. @elonmusk – Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is a […]
Mastering Your Business
Mastering Your Business – 7 Ways to Increase Influence with Colleagues, Prospects, and Clients. Outstanding small business leaders and successful sales team members draw a roadmap that guides themselves and their target audience closer efficiently and effectively. We have all met a person who can make anyone comfortable, engaged and trusting. What superpower gives you […]
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 […]
Why is your business better than your competitors?
Why is your business better than your competitors? Before you can ask someone to refer to you and your business, you must determine what sets you apart from your competition. What your WHY is not: It isn’t full service or great customer service. Almost every business will tell you that they offer that. It isn’t […]
6 Steps to Building a Strong Project Management Process
6 Steps to Building a Strong Project Management Process As a small business owner or entrepreneur, managing projects effectively is essential to your success. A well-structured project management process not only keeps you organized but also helps you deliver consistent results for clients and stakeholders. Here’s a straightforward guide to setting up a project management […]
Turn Procrastination into Power by Mike Ronchetti
Turn Procrastination into Power by Mike Ronchetti Procrastination often carries a negative connotation, frequently associated with laziness or inefficiency. However, when viewed through a different lens procrastination can be seen as a natural and even beneficial component of the time management process. By recognizing its potential, positioning it strategically, and using it as a source […]
Micolette Perri: Bringing Compassion and Order to Chaos
Micolette Perri: Bringing Compassion and Order to Chaos When life feels overwhelming, and clutter encroaches on peace of mind, Micolette Perri steps in with skill, empathy, and Faith. As the owner of Perri’s Organizational Services, LLC, Micolette has built a business by helping people reclaim their spaces and sense of calm. Her journey hasn’t been […]
Master Your Business – Using Time to Your Advantage
Master Your Business – Using Time to Your Advantage Are poor time management habits holding your team back? A new Deloitte study confirms that over 70% of workers and leadership feel distracted and unproductive due to poor time management. Time is one of the commodities business owners never seem to have enough of. One of […]