It can be said that what we do for a living can be described in two different ways: what our job is and the work that we do. While those two words can, and often are, used interchangeably, that doesn’t mean they represent the exact same thing. Being a home inspector may be our job, we identify deficiencies and potential …
The 7 Pitfalls of Small Business (conclusion)
This article is the second part of a two-part series. Click here to read part one. Running a small business can be a wonderful experience, bringing with it a sense of excitement and fulfillment when things go right. At the same time, things don’t always go the way we’ve planned. When things do go wrong, those feelings of happiness can …
When I Have More Time
I’ll do it when I have more time; I’m just too busy right now. It’s likely that these are some of the most often uttered words in any language, especially from the mouths of small business owners. One of the biggest problems facing any entrepreneur is that there’s always more to do. It always seems like the to-do list expands …
(Why are We) Just Getting By
We all have important things to do in our lives, both in our business and our personal lives. Some of these things are very important to us, like renewing a business license, getting exercise or visiting a sick relative/friend. And some things are much less important, but much more desirable, such as going to a sporting event or binge-watching our …
The Hard Part
Running a small business is a hard thing to do. I really don’t need to tell you that, because you already know. Also, a hard thing to swallow is the fact the majority of new small businesses fail. It’s inevitable. There’s always going to be a lot of starters. Starting is easy. Starting is exciting. Starting makes us feel powerful. …
Holiday Cheer. How Sharpening the Axe will Help Cut Down that Tree.
I am not sure when you are actually reading this, but as I sit here typing this post it is late on Christmas night. So, if you do happen to be reading this on Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas. If you happen to be a person who celebrates a different holiday, then I wish you a wonderful holiday …
Ride the Wave. Sailing to a successful business
I hope that today’s post finds everyone doing well. While I am writing this post, I am sitting in my local tire store, waiting for some new tires to be put on my home inspection vehicle. The previous set of tires helped me to develop a profitable business, so I hope that this next set will prove to be …