Anchoring Small Business Owners in Leadership and Life We are thrilled to introduce a new feature at Systems Business Coach®: Small Business Coach of the Week. With nearly 50 Certified Systems Business Coaches® located around the world, it’s time you got to know them. My dream of democratizing small business coaching is becoming real through
What would shift if, as a small business owner, you stopped worrying about what others might think—and started putting yourself first? Running a business is deeply personal. You care about your people, your customers, and your reputation. That’s part of what makes you so good at what you do. And yet—some of the most generous,
In a “Buy Canada Only” environment, businesses that emphasize local production, Canadian-made goods, and domestic supply chains will have the greatest opportunity to thrive. Think about how your business can capitalize on the buy Canadian fever that is happening now? Whether you offer products, services, or have a business idea you’ve been waiting to launch—this shift
Tariffs have long been a tool used by governments to regulate trade, generate revenue, and, at times, as a form of retaliation or negotiation. Recently, proposed U.S. tariffs have sparked significant concern, particularly among Canadian small businesses, which are integral to the country’s economy. Understanding the potential impact and preparing for these challenges is critical
This week, we celebrate Women Entrepreneurs Week—a time to recognize the incredible contributions women make to our economy and society as business owners. But it’s also an opportunity to shine a light on the systemic challenges that hold women back in entrepreneurship. The road to business ownership for women is paved with more than the
A Critical Turning Point for Entrepreneurs Have you ever felt like the weight of your business is resting squarely on your shoulders, leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed? Perhaps you’re like the ambitious single mom who once dreamed of launching her own business, only to be laughed at for daring to ask how she would make
Understanding the Diverse Landscape of Self-Employment in Canada: Key Insights from 2023 Self-employment in Canada encompasses a wide range of experiences and circumstances. According to a recent study, “Experiences of self-employed workers in Canada, 2023,” released on June 3, 2024, by Statistics Canada, the landscape of self-employment is both varied and complex. The study, utilizing
An operations manual is written documentation of the systems in your business. It’s a “how-to” book for everything in your business, from answering the phones to designing products! An ops manual acts as an instruction manual, allowing for respectful and streamlined communication between you and your team. They build consistency because everyone knows exactly how
What will happen to your business when you don’t want to run it anymore? Do you have a small business succession plan? Keep, sell or hand down. These are your options as the owner of a systematized business. Think of small business succession planning as advanced systems-building. Imagine every aspect of your business without you…forever.
The Systems Business Coach® vision is this: A world where all business owners have the skills, tools and confidence to positively contribute to a healthy world economy creating secure meaningful employment while maintaining personal prosperity and freedom. To achieve this, I knew I had to provide a self-taught training option that’s packed with huge value! I wanted