BUSINESS OWNER
3 Things Wealthy Business Owners Do Differently
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Much is made of analyzing the personality traits of successful entrepreneurs. Some appear outgoing. Others are introverts. Some lean right, others left. Some are flashy. Others are monk-like with their money. Their diversity can lead one to the conclusion that there are no common personality traits among…
Raising Your Business Like a Child
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Why did you decide to become an entrepreneur? If you’re like most owners, you aspire to have the freedom that comes from owning your own business: • The freedom to decide how you spend your time • The freedom to choose whom to work with and to…
3 Ways to Get Your Life Back
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. How’s your workload these days? If the pandemic has forced you back into the weeds of your business, you’re not alone. Many owners are again doing tasks they haven’t done in years because they have had to lay off front-line staff or their employees have fallen ill…
6 Ways to Overcome a Business Trauma
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing a terrifying event. Although not at the level of enduring a war zone, the events of March 2020 may leave you feeling similar symptoms. If you’re like most business owners, the first quarter of the…
8 Steps For Turning A Service Into A Product
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Does your business offer a service or a product that you differentiate through a higher level of service? If so, you’re probably disproportionately impacted by the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Consumers are cutting back on services to avoid human contact and conserve cash, but…
3 Ways To Re-Invent Yourself In A Crisis
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Veterans refer to “the fog of war” to describe how difficult decision making can be when you’re on the battlefield with imperfect information. Sometimes the obvious answer in retrospect is not so apparent when you’re in the throes of a crisis which is why we wanted to…
The Simplest Form Of Recurring Revenue Virtually Every Business Can Adopt
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Recurring revenue makes your company more predictable, extends the lifetime value of a customer and ultimately makes your business more valuable. If you’re unsure how to create these automatic sales, a simple service contract can be the place to start. A service contract is an agreement to…
How To Inoculate Your Business From The Dangers Ahead
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. A new decade always comes with a slew of predictions that can be scary. Will a new superbug take hold? Will the stock market crash? Will the economy tank? These are all excellent questions, but without a crystal ball, you can feel helpless. However, there are three…