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Stop the Cycle: How Systems Thinking Solves Feedback Loop Failures in Business

Karas Wright Step Coaching

May 22, 2025

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Stop the Cycle: How Systems Thinking Solves Feedback Loop Failures in Business

Why You’re Stuck in the Same Business Patterns (and How to Break Free) You’ve hired great people. You’ve upgraded your tools. You’re learning about marketing and sales strategies. You’ve put in long nights and early mornings. And yet, here you are. The same issues keep circling back. You’re likely tired, frustrated and about ready to

Tariffs and Small Business: What’s at Stake for Canadian Entrepreneurs

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Rasmussen MA CEC PCC

December 5, 2024

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Tariffs and Small Business: What’s at Stake for Canadian Entrepreneurs

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

Creating a Culture of Systems Thinking in your Small Business

Rasmussen MA CEC PCC

January 3, 2024

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Creating a Culture of Systems Thinking in your Small Business

In the chaotic world of small businesses, adapting a systems thinking approach can be the difference between success and failure. This concept, eloquently described in Donella Meadows’ “Thinking in Systems” and echoed in the principles of “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, emphasizes the power of habits as disguised systems. But how do we translate this

Are Successful Entrepreneurs Born or Made?

Rasmussen MA CEC PCC

October 31, 2023

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Are Successful Entrepreneurs Born or Made?

So what do you believe? Are successful entrepreneurs born or made? Some people believe that successful business owners are born with the skills, attributes and qualities they need to lead. Others believe that through inspiration, education and practice, you can learn how to be a successful owner. Lots of research on both sides of this question has

What is an Operations Manual and How Can You Make One?

Rasmussen MA CEC PCC

October 24, 2023

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What is an Operations Manual and How Can You Make One?

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

The 10 Service Systems Enterprise Car Rental Got Right

Rasmussen MA CEC PCC

October 21, 2023

Marketing, Operations

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The 10 Service Systems Enterprise Car Rental Got Right

So impressed with Enterprise Rent A Car service systems I had to write about them

5 Steps to Firing Someone in Your Small Business

Rasmussen MA CEC PCC

October 10, 2023

Operations, Team

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5 Steps to Firing Someone in Your Small Business

Firing someone has to be the most stressful job a business owner has to do. Think stomach pain, fear, high anxiety, concern, and shame all wrapped up into one crappy task of letting someone go. Avoidance is typical until the pain of this person staying is worse than the pain of having to fire them.

The Secret to Taking the Day Off Work as a Small Business Owner

Rasmussen MA CEC PCC

June 6, 2023

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The Secret to Taking the Day Off Work as a Small Business Owner

Like many of you, I’m a small business owner and yesterday I called in sick. Well, I actually I didn’t “call” in. I just decided that seeing as I felt dizzy and felt like I had the flu. So I would try taking the day off work. I was the only person I needed to

How to Avoid Social Media During Business Hours

Rasmussen MA CEC PCC

May 2, 2023

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How to Avoid Social Media During Business Hours

Which social media platform do you tend to gravitate towards during work hours? I love Facebook. I use it for my own company and see the huge social and economical benefits of using Facebook. The problem is Facebook is a time trap that can easily derail even the best systems. I’m making a new rule for