by Melanie Benson Strick I’m sure every entrepreneur on this planet starts out with an inspiring vision and a game plan of what needs to be done. You might have even put together a savvy business plan to prove that your idea had merit. Then, your business takes off and you quickly realize that […]
by Melanie Benson Strick As the year comes to a close, many small business owners are creating a business growth game plan – and with it comes a lot of new ideas to put into action. Before you do what you’ve always done (which by the way produces the same results you have right […]
by Melanie Benson Strick What happens when you walk into a dark room? You can’t see anything right? And our instinct is to fumble around and find the light switch so we can see clearly. Well, that’s what it’s like when you try to grow you’re the impact and income of your small business […]
by Melanie Benson Strick Have you ever wondered why you put every ounce of energy into some of your goals while others never get your attention? It’s all about your commitment. There’s a big difference between being interested in achieving a goal and being committed to that goal – and what I’ve discovered is […]
by Melanie Benson Strick Have you ever worried about looking bad to your peers? Most business owners I know want to put their best work forward but not taking action because of your fear of making a mistake is a costly mindset issue. I once had a question from a client that surprised me […]
by Melanie Benson Strick If you struggle to get your to-do list actually “done” and always seem to feel a bit overwhelmed, you may be spending time on activities that derail you from what’s important. And maybe, just maybe, you might like to take some time away from your business without feel so darn […]
by Melanie Benson Strick Big goals can have a wildly different effects on different types of entrepreneurs. Whether it’s the millionaire dream or a vision of taking your program to millions of people across the globe, a big goal means you’ll most likely have to climb a pretty big mountain to get there. Does […]
by Melanie Benson Strick As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed running your small business. A while back a woman named Jenny asked for some strategies on how she could grow her income. Jenny had hit a plateau of around $100k per year, was working at least 75 hours a week, and couldn’t […]
by Melanie Benson Strick Got a shortage of time and energy to pull off your big vision? At a certain point in your small business growth, an entrepreneur needs to hire help to achieve more. Hiring a virtual assistant or employee or even a team of experts will help – but before you do […]
by Melanie Benson Strick An entrepreneur typically starts their business with one really big project at the forefront – figure out how to make money. From launching their product to understanding their client’s real needs, the money-making process requires a lot of time and effort. But what many entrepreneurs don’t realize is that learning […]
