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Inspirational Quotes for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners – Part 1

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:September 2, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Small Business Coaching

Inspirational Quotes for Entrepreneurs

Underpromise and Overdeliver Hurts Strategic Planning Goals

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:August 26, 2018
Post category:Small Business Coaching Strategic Planning

Strategic planning for customer relationship building goes against the Scotty Principle of “Underpromise and Overdeliver.”

Is What You Believe Impacting How You Make Money With Your Business?

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:August 13, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Financial Health Financial Training How to Make Money

What you have learned and/or believe may not be true when it is applied to having a business and how to make money.

How to Grow a Business with a Big Dream and a Vision Statement

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:August 1, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Grow My Business

Dreaming big isn’t enough, if you want to know how to grow a business, you have to have a vision statement, too.

Strategic Planning 101: Do You Know What Results You Want to Produce?

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:July 25, 2018
Post category:Grow My Business Strategic Planning

Small business owners often don’t plan out what results they want to produce which is the first essential step in strategic planning for any business.

Why You Need Financial Training When Starting a Business

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:July 22, 2018
Post category:Business Growth Expert Business Tips Financial Health Financial Training How to Make Money Starting a Business

Business owners often say their biggest challenge when starting a business is their finances: they don’t have enough customers and they don’t know how to plan.

Stick and Stay and Make it Pay

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:July 19, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Business Growth Expert Grow My Business

“Stick and stay and make it pay.” – Captain Phil Harris, Cornelia Marie

Why Do People Start a Small Business? The 4 Ds Behind SMBs!

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:July 16, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Starting a Business

Wondering if the time is right for you to start a business or just trying to understand with all the work involved, why start a small business at all? I’ll give you 4 reasons!

How to Prevent a New Business from Failing – 5 Opportunities from a Business Consultant

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:July 2, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Small Business Coaching Starting a Business

Most new businesses fail within the first 18 months. If you are struggling and want to know how to stop your new business from failing, learn from a business consultant.

Starting a Business as a Service Provider – Helpful Billing Tips

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:May 14, 2018
Post category:Business Tips Financial Health Financial Training Starting a Business

Helpful billing tips for entrepreneurs growing or starting a business as a service provider focusing on invoicing, accounting, and time management.

Like most of today’s business owners, I'm a purpose-driven entrepreneur. I have more than 2 decades of experience as a business consultant, financial skills trainer and profits coach.
I take great joy from helping others learn and utilize the skills and financial savvy that are the building blocks of profitable, easy-to-run businesses.
My first year in business was disappointing. There is such a difference between knowing what to do and HOW to do it. Once I realized what I had missed, I was able to triple my income my second year. The real bottom line is that… the use of simple tools and effective strategies produces profound results.
Since then, I have been able to consistently make informed decisions, rise above my fears, and build a highly profitable business (that has become more than I ever expected it would). I am more confident and have the freedom that time and money make possible. While I still don’t like tax season, it is not a time of anxiety and dread.
For me, there has been nothing more exhilarating and fulfilling than being able to confidently take focused action, make a difference, make money, love my business, and have a life I love. It would be my honor to help you to learn how to do the same.