Grants for Small Businesses

Grants for Small Businesses

Are you small business owner looking for a grant? Here are some tips to get you started.

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Forming Successful New Habits

Forming Successful New Habits

I am constantly amazed at the wisdom of those who walked the earth before us. I go back to their bodies of work often, Aristotle and Plato being favorites. So, Do Habits Matter?  “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle (384 – 322 BCE) In the words of Aristotle, I’d say yes. Habits are tied to […]

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Explore Your Surroundings for Inspiration and a Fresh Perspective

Explore Your Surroundings for Inspiration and a Fresh Perspective

Many of us live in amazing places and don’t explore our surrounding environments. Why is this even important? Because looking around you, at your natural and manmade environments, can inspire you and give you a fresh perspective.  How? Helps You Realize You Are Not Alone I am in the DC Metro area. There are times I have felt alone as a solopreneur. One cure is […]

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Business Planning Coaching: Following Up Means More Sales

Business Planning Coaching: Following Up Means More Sales

Are you following up with your sales prospects? If not, you’re missing out on sales. Here are some simple ways small business owners can follow up and capture more sales.

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Business Planning: How to Collaborate with Other Small Business Competitors

Business Planning: How to Collaborate with Other Small Business Competitors

Should small business owners collaborate with their competitors? Yes, and here’s three critical reasons why.

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The Virtual Cowork and ADHD Connection

The Virtual Cowork and ADHD Connection

Does cowork with body doubling help those with ADHD accomplish tasks? Anecdotal confirmations say yes.

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Dream Big. Execute Small. Be Consistent.

Dream Big. Execute Small. Be Consistent.

Wrap it all up in a plan! How many times have you told yourself you are going to get more sales? Create a system for sustainable growth? Introduce a new product line? Start a business? Create your plan? or … fill in the blank!? … and it doesn’t happen? Well, we’ve got a new approach to that. Check it out below or you can VISIT […]

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Danger, Will Robinson! You’re in the Comfort Zone!

Danger, Will Robinson! You’re in the Comfort Zone!

There’s a lot of talk about getting outside your comfort zone because that is where growth occurs. That is true. It is also true that sometimes it is perfectly fine to stay inside your comfort zone for a while, for a season, or for a much longer period. The challenge is having the wisdom to know the difference. Let’s look at it. Not Playing Big […]

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Virtual Workshops: How to Start Your Small Business

Virtual Workshops: How to Start Your Small Business

2021 Startup Surge Did you know that 2021 has seen a dramatic surge in small business startups? Some people are quitting their jobs now and starting businesses; others are starting side gigs in preparation for quitting their jobs in 2022. Still others are relaunching businesses they started a while back and let linger; they are now serious about turning their business into a success. People […]

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Are You Ready to Take the First Step, Future Small Business Owner? INNW?

Are You Ready to Take the First Step, Future Small Business Owner?  INNW?

Are you thinking about starting a small business? Check out small business stats and next steps for startup success. Startup to Growth has helped thousands of small business owners launch and grow.

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