We all have a lot of hurdles that keep us from growing our businesses. In this episode, we address a number of those hurdles including time, money, skills, and fear.

Time

As small business owners, this is often the most cited reason for not being able to grow our businesses. We have found through monitoring our time, we waste a lot. Kristin has beaten over 2,500 levels of candy games. Jeff has...

There are two types of people in this world, the Whys and the Why Nots. In this episode, we discuss these two types of people so you can identify which type you are and see who you are surrounding yourself with. Don't confuse this with your purpose, which is often called your why. 

Who are the Why people?

Why people are those who are constantly asking why you would do something. Sometimes,...

In this episode, we discuss getting ready to step away from your business to take a vacation. It may seem impossible, but really it is not. We all need to step away from our businesses to take a break. we discuss things you can do before you leave so that you can enjoy your vacation.

Getting your business ready for a vacation

Accounting and Sales

1. If you have employees, make sure that payroll...

As small business owners, our businesses are a huge part of our life. Our families are also a huge part of our lives. You cannot run your business without buy-in from your family. In this episode, we discuss tips for improving communication with your family regarding your business needs.

Steps for better communication with your family

1. Recognize what your family needs from you.
2. Recognize and...

In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss what you should look for in a new accountant. We also discuss copyright law and the recent IRS outage.

In the news

Before I can fix this tractor, we need to fix copyright law

IRS resolves e-file outage

What to look for in an accountant

This week's topic was inspired by a question I was asked by Clay Shaver of the Remodeling Clay Podcast (one of my...

In this episode, Jeff and I discuss ways to increase your energy levels. We take you through an entire day with tips to use in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

In the news

Seven Free WordPress Plugins To Make Your Life Easier (written by Lena Elizer, graphic artist and web designer who created our site)

Kristin's news is more of a rant about all the excitement revolving around "refund...

In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss the new year and new beginnings: focusing on what worked last year, areas of improvement, and thankfulness.

In the News

Five free WordPress backup solutions

Strategies: 16 small business resolutions for 2016

New Year, New Beginnings

Take a look at the following things as you start 2016:

1. What worked in 2015?
2. What are areas of improvement for 2016?
3. Don't...

In this episode, we discuss the why and how of goal setting, but it may not mean what you think it means.

If you haven't listened to episode 14 on SWOT analysis and episode 15 on SMART goals, listen to those first. Episode 16 is a continuation of those episodes.

When setting goals, use why to get to the heart of your biggest goals. When you set a goal, keep asking yourself "why?" until...

In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss creating SMART goals using your SWOT analysis to improve your chances of success.

In the News

Yahoo's Keeping Its Alibaba Stake - And Spinning Off The Rest  

IRS 2016 Mileage Rate for Business is 54 cents per mile

Creating SMART goals 

If you have not listed to episode 14 on SWOT analysis, we highly recommend that you do that first. This...

Lots of small business owners are in goal setting mode for 2016, but we believe you should do a SWOT analysis before setting your goals in order to create goals that will really propel your business.

In the News

5 ways most people forget to keep Wordpress secure  

Why the latest coloring-book crazy can be good for you

Using a SWOT Analysis to create better goals

Before creating your...