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Seven ways to dispense with Debbie Downers
Any small business professional will run into negative people. You know the type: The glass is half empty, constant doom and gloom, stories of how everyone has wronged them and […]
Please don’t squeeze the bunny
While you love it and nourish your hopes and dreams, are you working so hard that you are squeezing the life out of your business? You are putting more and more hours, running on fear that you can’t keep the bunny alive.
A cure for the ridiculous virus
I’ve learned, as a small business owner, that it is quite possible to spend a large portion of time dealing with bureaucracy. Although a human resources department would ideally handle […]
Business like a flywheel
Building a business requires a great deal of determination and patience. At the beginning, there is a period when entrepreneurs work very hard trying to get momentum going. It seems […]
Criticism can be your friend
It takes a great deal of personal commitment to become an entrepreneur. The process of building a successful business, however, often invites large amounts of unsolicited advice. When this advice […]
The Go-Giver: Five laws for better business practice
As a business owner having no formal education in the business field, I am constantly looking for new sources of support, education and information. One such source is The Go-Giver: […]
Create a great team
One of the most important parts of business is placing the right people around you that not only believe in your vision but also are passionate about seeing you succeed. […]
Eight great ways to bring order to chaos
Organizing a desk piled high with paperwork or a marketing plan for the new year may seem like a daunting task. It’s especially overwhelming when these are just two of […]
A surefire win-win-win
The positive effects of developing a program for “giving back” has been proven to be one of the best ways to build a positive, healthy work environment. We also know […]
The reluctant entrepreneur
You’ve stepped into private practice, so you haven’t let fear overpower your determination. Determination is the force that feeds motivation and builds strength during times of weariness. However, the same […]
The slippery slope of the sliding fee scale
As health care professionals, standards demand we provide our clients with the highest level of service possible. But while those rigorous standards ensure high-quality care for our clients, we also maintain another […]
Seven steps to solid partnerships
You have probably read one author after another stressing the importance of business partnerships. In the health care world this is no different and an even more significant topic. Most, […]
