by Cathy Sexton | Jan 31, 2017 | setting priorities, Successful business owners, Work-Life Balance
Being busy is not necessarily the same as being productive. There is a difference and that difference can directly affect your business – and your life. Productivity is defined as the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of...
by Cathy Sexton | Jan 17, 2017 | Mindset, Productivity, Profitability, Strategic thinking, Successful business owners
In the spirit of streamlining your business for success in the new year, I’m going to suggest something that may seem a little crazy. I want you to fire some of your clients. Not all of them… just some. Again, I know that sounds crazy, but there’s a reason I’m making...
by Cathy Sexton | Nov 22, 2016 | Financial Health, Profitability, Strategic thinking, Success, Successful business owners
Imagine what would be possible if you and your business were debt-free. Imagine knowing you had the money in the bank you needed. You’d be able to pay yourself, your employees, your expenses, and your taxes, or to make that big purchase that would enable your...
by Cathy Sexton | Oct 10, 2016 | Improving Business, Peak Performance, Strategic thinking, Success, Successful business owners
If you want to build a strong, profitable company, you have to have a plan. Part of planning involves evaluation of where you are and where you want to be. It also involves evaluation and understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. Why? Because in any business or...
by Cathy Sexton | Jun 28, 2016 | Profitability, Successful business owners
Do you know how your employees feel about working for your company? Do you know how your clients feel about their experience working with you? And do you take the time to give your employees the feedback that helps them develop and grow in their role with your...
by Cathy Sexton | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, Goals, Leadership, Peak Performance, Strategic thinking, Successful business owners
Small businesses are unique in that they can create a valuable customer experience that the big guys can’t always deliver. Their services and products are often niche and operations are unconstrained by corporate policies that can be unfriendly to consumers. Small...
