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The Future is BRIGHT for Small Business Owners

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:October 18, 2021
Post category:Small Business Coaching

Right now, small business owners are still feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m here to tell you, as a small business coach, that there’s a very bright future for small businesses!

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!

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.

The 5 Elements to Getting Out Of Your Own Way

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:October 12, 2016
Post category:Business Tips Small Business Coaching

The process will help you see more clearly and be more insightful as to what you want and what it will take for you to make it happen.

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.

Resources to Grow Your Small Business

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:January 29, 2016
Post category:Small Business Coaching

No one person (or organization) has all of the answers, so it’s important you spend time reviewing the information out there and find a few resources you know you can turn to when you need advice, at least until some lab experiment goes awry and $uper Money$mart appears.

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.