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40 of the Best Tips for Dealing with Overwhelm and Getting Your Mojo Back

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:July 8, 2020
Post category:Business Tips

I asked my entrepreneur friends online to share how they go from being overwhelmed to being motivated and they shared so many great ideas with me that I have to share these best tips for dealing with overwhelm with you, 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.

3 Business Tips to Grow Your Small Business in San Luis Obispo

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:June 27, 2016
Post category:Business Tips

The following 3 business tips are easy to do, they’re affordable (i.e. cost nothing more than your time) and are effective for ANY business.

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.