Tag Archives: growing a business

She is Glad 2011 is Over!!! Are you…?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Lorraine Lane

A couple of week ago, I enjoyed lunch with a colleague who stated she is glad 2011 is over. Are you glad to see it go, too? My colleague expressed great joy that 2011 was coming to an end … Continue reading →

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Thinking Small

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Lorraine Lane

When you think of yourself as managing a ‘small’ business, this thinking can create an illusion that fosters ‘smallness’ and a dangerous

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All Hat / No Cattle

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Lorraine Lane

All Hat / No Cattle… I came across this Texas saying that refers to someone who is all talk and no action. This describes one of the biggest mistakes I see businesses owners make

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Is Your Business Growing or Shriveling?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lorraine Lane

Have you noticed that some businesses grow, thrive and prosper while others slowly shrivel and do not thrive? Why do some businesses never make it? These are questions that have haunted me for 15 years as I’ve coached many small … Continue reading →

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