3 Essential Tips to Help You Survive a Business Downturn

Businesses often go through ups and downs, but the difference is your ability to get back on your feet when things go wrong. A good business owner and leader must think outside the box and diversify to ensure the business keeps moving forward despite obstacles, such as the recent coronavirus pandemic. Many businesses went under…

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How to Tell If You Have Good Business Relationships

Good business relationships help you in the long run, more than trying to strike it out on your own and hoping for success off your own work. Your business doesn’t exist in a vacuum within your field, and there are so many entrepreneurs and other small businesses like yours that you could join up with…

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How to Choose the Right Suppliers for Your Business

As a business, there will be times when you need to hire suppliers to take on any of the workload you can’t do yourself. It’s important to choose the right suppliers for your business and not simply because other companies are using them. Your customers, employees, and team members are counting on you to make…

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5 Red Flags to Watch Out for Before a Business Merger

Bringing your business to the next level requires the combination of new skills and investments, but hiring a new team and unlocking funds for growth is not always an option. It’s common for small or mid-sized businesses to consider a merger and acquisition (M&A) to strengthen their positions in the market. If you’re in the…

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How to Tell If Your Business is Ready for Franchising

When a business has been successful for at least a couple years, it can be tempting to think about franchising. This means offering the same business model to hopeful entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses using your brand name and resources. Franchising is a fantastic way to expand your business, and it can…

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What to Do When You Feel Directionless and Unmotivated

During my coaching calls, my clients will often say something dramatic like . . . “I don’t know, Sage. I just feel unmotivated. Where do I go from here?” Their compass is broken. Their GPS is lost. And they have the Marauder’s Map but don’t know the magic words. Maybe you’re feeling a little turned…

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Why a Great Business Idea Doesn’t Guarantee Success

Most startup entrepreneurs believe the secret to building a successful business is to find a fantastic idea because without an idea, you’ve got nothing to sell to your audience. The idea acts as a compass providing direction to reach out to the market. But no matter how good your idea is, it’s not enough to…

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