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,
Yesterday, Trump walked back his plan to impose tariffs on Canadian goods heading to the U.S. While several factors played a role, one stood out: American small business owners spoke up. They made sure their voices were heard, and in the end, Trump listened—not because of political maneuvering, but because he understood the impact on his
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
How often have you found yourself restarting a significant life or business goal? Reflect on those aspirations that are still on your yearly goals list without accomplishment. These are the goals that hold personal significance, they are goals that mean something and are compelling you to persist until they are achieved. Let’s not overcomplicate goal
If customers feel you are not listening to their needs, your reputation and your margins will suffer. Feedback is hard to receive; it’s also gold. The importance of customer feedback can’t be overlooked! So what can you do to make the most of it? Collect customer feedback regularly I recommend surveying your customers via text,
Right now, you’ve got hope. You’re dreaming of how good life can be. You can do this. You can take your business from messy to organized, from bad to good, from loss to profit. It’s all there! You even have a systems thinking mindset. Yet, it feels like it’s taking FOREVER to systematize your business.
Wait, warning signs you are growing your business? Isn’t business growth a good thing? Shouldn’t it be all green lights? Well, when business owners aren’t prepared growth can cripple their business. Without the right systems in place, businesses can have a lack of cash flow, supply shortage, or devastating customer service. What are the signs
Are you ready to start writing your business plan? Here’s what to include in your business plan structure so your company stands out and gets funding! Business plan structure A note on writing your plan Writing a business plan is a process. Before you write your business plan, you’ll first do an in-depth analysis, research,
Being an entrepreneur is hard, especially when it comes to maintaining your motivation. There is so much uncertainty when you are carving a new path. Your idea is unique. You’re the only one who really understands your vision. Yet every day you have to make decisions to move forward and that’s hard to do when