Planning for the Worst
Monday, March 21st, 2011Do you have a business continuity plan in case the unforeseen happens, such as a fire, flood, or earthquake? We know it is not wise to underinsure our business property, but how many business owners have a plan for ensuring business can continue after the insurance takes care of the initial damage?
Below are key points [...]
The Business Pyramid—Growing Your Business
Thursday, March 17th, 2011I recently started using a resource book with my clients, Hurdle, The Book on Business Planning, by Tim Berry, which I highly recommend. In chapter 5 , “Growing your Business,” Berry talks about analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. He lists major points to help analyze the gap between current business operations and where you [...]
Choose Empowering Beliefs
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011Cognitive restructuring is a process of exploring and understanding your current thoughts and beliefs about yourself, the world, and other people so that you can then make new choices that are more empowering.
To get started, get out a piece of paper, or your journal, and answer these questions:
What are my priorities in life?
How do I [...]
Successful Interviewing
Saturday, February 12th, 2011When I am coaching clients on career transition a common concern is how to be successful in an interview.
The 3 P’s for successful interviewing are:
Plan
Prepare
Present
PLAN: Open up your calendar and plan ahead so if you get an email or call for an interview you have no conflicts. Throughout each day consistently check emails and phone [...]
Creating a Business Plan
Monday, January 17th, 2011Many people have asked me how crucial it is to have a business plan. My answer: you aren’t serious about your business if you don’t have one. However, your business plan can be as simple as one page. If you have partners, investors or are trying to get a start-up loan, you must cover every [...]


