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Some Things Won’t Get Done

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Here’s a little reality check for you. In the end, the very lowest priority tasks will probably never get done.   I know that’s startling. The lowest priority tasks will never get done. And, to be honest, at some point you will die with work undone. You will. I don’t want to be morbid, but […]

Balancing Priorities – Easier Said Than Done

Priorities

Let’s assume that you want to start working based on priorities. Great! How do you get started? Here are a few tips. There are two primary components of this: The logjam, and competing priorities. The logjam happens when there are too many “high” priority items are on your list. This might be because you’re new […]

Practice . . . Everything

Practice Everything

There’s an interesting truth that we all conveniently ignore or deny when we take on a new task: Before you can be good at something, you have to be bad at it. Or, said another way, You can never be “good” at something you don’t do. And, one of my favorite related truths: Frustration is […]

Why Does Your Business Exist?

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I have often told people: Your business should exist for a reason. All small businesses exist to serve the dreams and goals of the owners.That’s why we start with your personal goals and how you want to balance your life! That’s not true with big business. Why does a Fortune 500 company exist? To maximize […]

Webinar June 3rd – The Seven Stages of Wealth in Small Business

7 Stages Splash

Join me for a free webinar: The Seven Stages of Wealth and the EconomyA Model for Small Business Owners June 3rd9:00 AM Pacific / 12 Noon Eastern Register in advance for this webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVlXu41kR0K8-uAhAsjPfQ In this free webinar, I present my model for growing wealth in your small business. I describe the seven “stages” or states […]

Yes, You Can Fake It – But Eventually You Have to Make It

Fake It Make It

I know you’ve heard the phrase, “Fake it ’til you make it.” There are many examples of where this applies. Most commonly, we give this advice when someone has stepped into a new role but is experiencing self-doubt about their ability to be successful. This is very similar to the so-called “Imposter Syndrome.” With imposter […]

Now Available on Amazon: Business Plan in a Month

Build the Roadmap Your Business Deserves Buy Now on Amazon – only $2.99 In the long run, it doesn’t matter whether the economy is up or down, shrinking or growing: Businesses with a plan always do better than businesses without a plan! Whether the economy is growing or shrinking, it’s always a great time to […]

Who Do You Bet on Today? I Say YOU!

Amid the recent stock market volatility, I’ve found myself talking to people about “what to invest in” now. Will stocks go up or down? If they go down, when should I buy? Which companies will do well? It all boils down to: Who should you bet on? In uncertain times, I have no stock tips […]

Starting a Business? Grab This Workbook!

Small Biz Quickstart Workbook

The Small Biz Quickstart Workbook by Karl W. Palachuk So, You Want to be Self-Employed… Congratulations on taking the plunge! As scary as it seems right now, starting your own business will be one of the highlights of your life. This workbook will remove the “scary” part of your decision. How? It will give you […]