There are a few things that every business needs to have right away (a business banking account; a way to track income and expenses; a dedicated place to work, etc.). Once those are in place, each business owner should make their own checklist of “best next steps” and set off to tackle them one by one.… Continue reading Want a Better Business? Start With What’s Broken
Family Time
Last week, my daughter, her husband, and baby girl were here for a visit. Baby Girl is just five months old, and she is our first grandbaby. I was excited to get some quality grandma time in. We didn’t really do anything special – just spent time together. Is summer the time when you get… Continue reading Family Time
Filling the Gaps When Things Get Slow
Here’s what I recommend to take deliberate steps to improve things in your business: 1. Examine your business from the outside in. Listen 👂 to your outgoing voicemail message – is it friendly and clear? Look 👀 at your email signature – is your phone number included? When was the last time you read your website… Continue reading Filling the Gaps When Things Get Slow
What is Your Area Like?
I live in South Central Kentucky. When someone said “Kentucky,” I always thought of mountains. But there are no mountains where I live. We have lots of gently rolling hills. And this time of year, they are verdant and beautiful and give me a sense of peace. I love to see the green hills! What… Continue reading What is Your Area Like?
Deciding is One Thing. Doing is Another.
I recently heard a quote attributed to Vance Havner, a well-known preacher from the twentieth century, that I thought was striking. “Deciding is one thing. Doing is another.” He used it in a spiritual context, but it is applicable to many other areas of life! Deciding is important. We DECIDE on a career. We DECIDE… Continue reading Deciding is One Thing. Doing is Another.
What’s Your Favorite Summer Tradition?
What summer traditions do you enjoy? Our family is not into sports. We are pretty low key. We don’t travel much. We hang out at home and work around the house. But each summer holiday, I always make homemade ice cream. The creamy sweet concoction is a favorite! It’s well known in our family that… Continue reading What’s Your Favorite Summer Tradition?