Transition is defined as the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. And what’s one thing we all need during times of transition? Support. Because not all transitions are easy. But where do you go for support when you’re an athlete, and you’re transitioning from the world of sports to […]
What do businesses need to know right now about the protests and the impact it is having on business owners? Dr. Herold is sharing what businesses need to know right now about the protests and the impact it’s having on business owners. As a black, Haitian-American, and owner of a business, he’s the perfect person […]
I was always at the top of my class. Getting good grades in school was expected because my parents knew that I was capable. I remember hearing that other kids received payments for “A’s,” and I brought this idea to my parents, but they weren’t interested. The grade mattered less than doing your best. That […]
Do you have five minutes? Well, 5 minutes 12 seconds – to be exact! Sure, you could answer a couple of emails or return a few phone calls, or you could get started with something that could transform your business. Because with five minutes, you can get started with the Productive Profits System. That’s right – […]
“You’ve got to spend money to make money.” We’ve all heard this phrase. In fact, it’s thought that this phrase comes from the Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus, a poet and philosopher who lived from 254 BC to 184 BC. (There’s some trivia for you that will razzle-dazzle your friends!) But is it true? How […]
As a business owner, what are some of the things you saw as you went to apply for various grants and funding and loan options? The main thing that I found out from people that didn’t have their papers is that they needed their EIN number (tax ID) documented – which was something that the […]
I hope you had a chance to read Tuesday’s email and the “What Businesses Need to Know Right Now” interview with Nathan Willard. He discussed the experience economy, being aware of the experience you create for your customers and communicating your story. (If you missed it, you can watch the video here!) It got me thinking about some of […]
What is the experience economy? I didn’t invent the term “experience economy.” There’s a book called “The Experience Economy,” and the basic idea is that in the past, we had an economy based on commodities. Then we experienced the Industrial Revolution, and we started to focus on products. Now we’ve switched to services. And the […]
Yes, you! You are BRILLIANT! I don’t know if anyone has told you that lately, but you are. And it’s nothing to shrink away from or hide behind – especially with your business. Put it out there for the entire world to see. There are times we don’t see it ourselves. Why is that? Lifehack.org […]
Guess what? Guess what? (Yes, I’m a little excited!) I’m here to tell you that…I’ve got a NEW WEBSITE! WOOHOO!! After months of work, it’s time to officially reveal the new NettieOwens.com website! A few of you may have gotten a sneak peek at it (as it’s been live for a few weeks now) – but today’s […]