As small business owners, we think we need to GO, GO, GO!!! In this episode, we discuss why downtime is important for you physically, mentally, and emotionally.   

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We all wish every call and meeting led to a new sale, but hearing "No" is common in business. In this episode, we discuss how to use rejection to push your business forward so you may hear more "Yes" in the future. 

Learn to say "No"

Most small business owners are terrible at saying "No". That is part of the reason that our schedules are overloaded. As you become better at saying "No", it...

Have you wanted to automate a task for your business, but had no idea how to start?  We believe there is a simple place to start. IFTTT is an online service that allows you to connect other online applications with two simple formulas.  IFTTTT has over 350 channels, which is what it calls the other online applications.  

First, you can use the channels with a simple formula:...

There are so many apps out there to help you run your business. Which ones are worth downloading? In this episode, we share our favorite small business apps.

Social Media

• Buffer
• Facebook Pages
• Facebook Groups
• Periscope
• YouTube Creator Studio
• Adobe Photoshop Express
• Photo Director

Calendar and Email

• Business Calendar 2
• aCalendar
• Inbox

Document Management

•  Office (Word, Excel,...

In this episode, we discuss how to create systems and use automation to cut your task list, save time, and reduce your stress. What could be better than that?

Assess your business for stressors

What stresses you out? Are there tasks you hate or dread? Make a list of all the things that cause stress in your life to see if there are ways you can automate.

Think about all aspects of your life....

Everyone tells you that stories sell but few people really explain how to do that. In this episode, we discuss how to tell stories in your business and the six elements needed to develop a compelling story.

Elements of a story

1. Theme
2. Conflict
3. Characters
4. Plot
5. Setting
6. Audience

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Everyone says you need an email list but few people really tell you how to start one or what to do with it once you have it. In this episode, we will discuss email list basics to help you get started or to more effectively use your list. We will also discuss the basics of the Can Spam Act, which is the law that regulates commercial email.

If you aren't sure why you need an email list, check...

Do you have a disaster recovery plan? How would your business function if you were hit by a natural disaster or your computer died? In this episode, we discuss steps you can take now to make sure your business is prepared.

Start developing a disaster plan

Disasters can take on many different forms. It could be something as simple as your computer crashing to losing your entire home or office....

As we get into the final stretch of the year but before the holidays begin, Jeff and Kristin are starting to work on planning products and services for 2017. This is a great time to discuss developing new offerings for your business. We discuss how to begin the process of developing new products and services.

What products and services do you currently offer?

Do you have a menu of your...

Many small business owners and customers are sending their kids back to school. As fall approaches, what effect does this have on your small business? 

Time

As kids go back to school, parents and teachers will be adjusting their schedules. What does that mean for your small business?

• More traffic on the roads especially before and after school. Make sure to allow more travel time getting...