Ah, the good old Midwestern work ethic. Put your head down and get the job done! Like most things in life, moderation is necessary to strike a good balance. Work ethic in balance with applied knowledge is even more powerful than getting the work done through sheer determination – no matter what the obstacle. 1. […]

  It is amazing how our relationship with money can get in the way of growth and the actualization of our dreams. For so many people money, especially not enough of it, is the biggest obstacle to doing what is necessary to break the cycle of mediocrity that is holding them back from becoming who […]

  You are in business and while you are making some money you struggle with managing everything from time, to customers, to money. What are you missing? Why is this so hard? Does anybody really know how to do this? There are three common responses to why business owners do not ask for help. 1. […]

  So, here you are in business. What does that mean? You probably know how to make something or do something well enough to fill a need that others are willing to pay for. Is that what a business is? A way to make money? Is that it? At first making money is what ‘it’ […]

Starting a small business can be an exciting experience. You finally get to be your own boss and potentially reap great financial rewards that you built from the ground up. However, owners are understandably so focused on getting their business running that they may overlook some basic considerations that can have a major impact on […]

At a young age, we constantly question things. Most everyone has experienced or heard the steady spew of “whys” from children as they discover the world and question why things are the way they are. We learn early on that there is a driving force behind every action and it’s important to understand. When it […]

Why do we often perceive asking for help or accepting offers of help as a sign of weakness, especially for business leaders? There’s a negative connotation to not being able to “go it alone” although there are countless examples that go against this natural tendency. Anyone who is a sports fan understands that athletes need […]

So, you’ve done it. You’ve decided to start your own business and take on an exciting new adventure of being an entrepreneur. Now what? Seeking out a business coach should be at the top of your list. Yes, you could seek out guidance and advice from personal friends and colleagues, but they will only take […]

Business is about making money or is it? Business is about image or is it? Business is about selling more or is it? Business is my life or is it? Business is about the product or is it? If your why doesn’t matter then neither does your business. Your business should serve you and your […]

The answer is very simple, you need a CPA whenever you need to convince someone else; like a banker, investor group, or the government that your accounting system produces accurate, reliable information in the opinion of an independent expert who is not your regular accountant or accounting department. Did you catch that? You need a […]