Make the most of harvest season…in your business, too

Field of oats

It’s harvest season. That’s true for people who make their living from the land. And it’s harvest season for you, too, as a business owner and consultant. These six weeks from mid-September through the end of October can be golden, and one of the highest productivity times of the year. That’s because, among other things: - The pressure’s on if you have annual goals that you still need to meet (and most of us do). - There’s still time to adjust to the … [Read more...]

Five ways you may be getting in your own way

obstacles

What stops you, or your team, from achieving your goals? You might be surprised by the answer. Sometimes the biggest reason you're blocked from achieving success is...you. Do you scoff at the mere possibility that this is true? First, think back on difficult times and experiences. Perhaps these were times when: - You became overwhelmed - Your work - or life - became excessively complex - You fell short of your goals and expectations Now, consider how, and why these … [Read more...]

Unsure about your next move? WIC Mentoring can help

Do you sometimes struggle to stay focused and moving forward? Are you uncertain at times about what your next best move is as you work to reach and connect with your target customers? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with all there is to do as a small business owner? We may be able to help you through WIC Mentoring. Our spring session starts soon. It will run for six weeks from April 5 through May 10. We're looking for a group of 6-8 people who are ready to build their business … [Read more...]

Listening well: Could your listening skills use a tune-up?

High quality listening is always important. It's even more important when people are stressed, as so many people are in the current economy. People are distracted, and getting more so. Listening skills are tested, sometimes to the breaking point. In a recent brief exchange on Twitter, one writer lamented the loss of good listening skills. Here was his quick comment: (Large coffee purveyor to remain unnamed here), "why oh why do you always insist on putting whipped cream on my drinks, … [Read more...]