Imposter Syndrome Original article written by Joel Ombry and published in Women’s Lifestyle Magazine Mary was excited and flattered to get the promotion. She’d been working in the company for a little over 4 years and was seen as a solid performer. The calls and emails from current and former co-workers were nice as well. … Read more
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When the Curtains Close: Selling Your Business Original article written and published in Women’s Lifestyle Magazine When you start a business, it’s often to follow a dream, to follow in the footsteps of family or friends, or to meet an unmet need in the world. You see the opportunity, start it, nurture it, and … Read more
Make Time for What Matters As an entrepreneur or small business owner, we know you’re busy running your business. Answering phones, taking care of billing, marketing your products and services, and supporting customers, it can be a lot. Nearly all the clients we work with seem to struggle with the same thing: there’s not … Read more
Focus on Financials The financial aspect of running a small business can seem daunting. Nevertheless, a hard task can be tackled effectively with a little bit of direction. In entrepreneurship, the financials include everything from funding to simply keeping up with day-to-day tasks. Here are some tips that can help you get started. Separate Your … Read more
“Plan and learn as much as possible to prepare you for ownership, then develop a key group of support partners to assist with funding, accounting, legal representation, and more.” – Margaret Stoika “Approach business ownership with purpose and understand your strengths and weaknesses – you can’t be everything for everyone.” – Doug Brown Grand River Office … Read more
Fall down seven times, stand up eight Zena Patillo is a survivor. She’s also an educator, a serial entrepreneur, and the next best thing to sliced bread. She is a strong woman; six feet tall and bold, “But you’re not gonna find a better employee. Every place I’ve been, I leave it a better place,” … Read more
Importance of Instagram Visuals. All the rage in today’s day and age. But why? And how can you use that to your advantage? The short answer: Instagram. It allows you to tell a story, showcase your products, and engage with customers, all in one platform, but with a different feel than Facebook or Twitter. Instagram … Read more
Volunteering with GROW Our goal at GROW is to help entrepreneurs create the businesses of their dreams. We’re here to assist, mentor, educate, and much, much more. But we may need YOUR help to do it! Volunteers for GROW make up a huge part of what we’re able to accomplish. They provide business counseling, … Read more
“If your gut is telling you to do something counter to what the current culture of your business is doing, do it. Don’t be afraid of being different, because that’s where you can find success.” Urban Jonny’s Salon recently celebrated their one-year anniversary, and in their first year, salon owners Jonny Farman and Jon Frantz … Read more
Creating and Building a Scalable Business If you’re testing out the waters of entrepreneurship, there are a lot of things to consider. There’s a difference in a side hustle and a full-time business. And if you have any desire to take your idea to the next level, you’ll need to consider scalability. Focusing on scalability … Read more