Leadership
How An Athletic Mindset Leads to Entrepreneurial Success
I’ve been athletic my entire life. Growing up in Southern California, I loved to exercise. I taught aerobics throughout college, law school, and business school. From Pilates classes to taking “walking lunches” at work, I am, quite literally, always on the go. My husband and two teenage sons also love sports. We play soccer together…
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How Asking Questions Leads to Success
I have often said that I have never had an original idea. I can’t speak for anyone else, but in my life everything I’ve learned has come from what I see, what I hear, and what I read. But above all, I like to learn from watching and listening, so I make a point of…
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Small Business in the News: August 13, 2020 Edition
What’s the most important news for small business owners right now? And what trends and insights do small business owners need to be aware of? We’ve got some of the most important headlines for you, all gathered in one place! In a bleak economy, these companies are flourishing (Washington Post) To Withhold or Not: Trump’s…
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Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time
Many “wantrepreneurs” miss out on success because they let opportunities pass them by. They are waiting for the “perfect time.” My idea isn’t quite ready, they say. Or, the time just isn’t right. Maybe, I need to wait for something else to happen first. I don’t have any idea what a perfect time is to…
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5 Manager-isms All Good Bosses Should Avoid
Business management is plagued with stereotypes. Managers are portrayed or seen as incompetent, aloof, or out of touch with the office. Just look at Lumbergh from Office Space, or the Pointy-Haired Boss in Dilbert. Now, for the most part, these are just caricatures of the worst traits in managers and bosses, but there is a…
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Small Business in the News: August 5, 2020 Edition
What’s the latest news for small business? We’ve got you covered, with the top headlines impacting small business, insight for small business owners, and trends in the small business market! Remote work really does mean longer days–and more meetings (Washington Post) CEOs Warn Congress of Small Business Failures Without More Aid (Bloomberg) 82% of Shoppers…
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Small Business in the News: July 30, 2020 Edition
What does a small business owner need to know right now? We’ve got you covered! Here are some of the most important and helpful pieces around the web this week for small business, including discussion about past and present stimulus efforts, anticipated trends in sales through the end of the year, and more! Millennials are…
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Small Business in the News: July 23, 2020 Edition
Wondering what the latest news is about and for small businesses this week? We’ve got you covered! Here are 10 of the top headlines to help you understand how the news impacts small business, think about ways to work more effectively, and get a good look at ongoing trends. Coronavirus Threatens the Luster of Superstar…
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Small Business in the News: July 16, 2020
Wondering what the big picture looks like for small business right now? Or what news you need to know about that could affect your future? Or maybe just looking for some good advice for leading your business in a challenging time? We’ve got just the thing for you! Read up on these top small business…
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How Small Businesses Can Show Employees They’re Valued During COVID-19
When COVID-19 safety-in-place initiatives were first announced in March for Los Angeles, our team began to transition from working at the office to working from home. One of the first things I did at the start of this transition was give everyone on our team my personal cell phone number. Why did I do this?…
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