I learned in my counseling master’s program that people have different responses to fear and anxiety. We are all probably familiar with “fight or flight,” but what happens when you can’t do either? What do you do when “fear” paralyzes you? Freezing is a big problem because it is the worst possible response in many […]
Read MoreI pick up my phone and open the screen. The email symbol is like a coiled snake waiting to deliver the bite of poison potentially sitting in my inbox. I close it. I am at home. The workday is over. Like you, I own my own business. It feels like there is a perpetual open […]
Read MoreIt can be lonely being the owner of a business. The fact is that you are the leader and you set the perspective of the company. How you face obstacles and circumstances affects you, your family, your team, and your business. In the fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape of today, having resilience in the business […]
Read MoreI know the Bible says that we don’t need to stress; we just need to bring our concerns to Jesus. But God created entrepreneurs and small business owners, and sometimes it feels like it is in our DNA. We have to learn to manage stress in our business. There isn’t anything new under the sun […]
Read MoreI love my morning time. I have a beautiful view of the sunrise from my back patio. It is so serene, yet morning is also when I have the most clarity and focus. So once the sun rises and there is enough light to see, I usually jump into a morning routine of journaling, prayer, […]
Read MoreIntroduction It is rare for a small business to have accurate and timely financial information. If you own a small business, you may say, “What does that even mean”? I have had many owners tell me that they measure their company’s financial performance by the money they have in their bank accounts. And if it […]
Read MoreChristians in the business world want to apply their Christian values to their work but worry that competition will compete based on different criteria. When COVID hit, many of my small business clients asked if it was Christian to lay off employees. Am I going against God if I have to do a layoff? Am […]
Read MoreSmall businesses come in every industry and different industries do better in different economic situations. Who would have thought home sales would continue to soar through COVID? Why wouldn’t a thrift store be the place to go if your home was destroyed in a flood? Strategies for small businesses in a changing economy is essential […]
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