small business advice — In Your Backpocket Blog

Feeling like you have no energy and are failing at home and work?

In this week's 3 minute video Kathy shares her favorite piece of advice that makes the BIGGEST impact with her client's lives and their outlook!

Better…Stronger….Faster…..

How do you know what you DON'T know? You can't. It is simply impossible to know everything you need to know when it comes to running your own business.

I’m taking a nap. And other secrets to increasing your productivity!

Next time you think about trying to muddle through your day—think about how ineffective your productivity will be if you are exhausted and your brain is on overload.

Clients swear this is a Game Changer!

If you always say you have "no time" to do everything you need to get done at work and at home- you need to watch this 2 minute video!

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Why it is so hard to stay focused on your end game

Choices mean you have to consciously decide which way you want your business to go and grow.

The Secret to Sculpted abs and a Successful business in 5 minutes a day! (and then the Truth.)

If you want to hear the truth about what it takes to build a successful business, please watch this week's 2 minute video.

All work & no play makes Jack a dull boy. And other business facts.

If you have every felt like you cannot do one more thing when you get "home" from a hectic day running your business—you must watch Kathy's 2 minute video for this week!

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How to be Wonder Woman when you negotiate!

Fake it until you become it! If you have ever been scared or unsure of yourself heading into a business situation, Kathy has fantastic advice for you this week!

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Help! I need to hire great people for my team and not just anyone will do!

Watch this 2 minute video to hear Kathy's insight into interviewing and finding, then retaining fabulous people to help you in your business!

Are you happy with what you made last year?

In this week's 2 minute video, Kathy tells you what to measure and how to determine what your TRUE profits are in your business.

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How you CAN afford to hire out expert help in your business!

Would you ever dream of being seated, then waited on in a restaurant by the chef? Would you expect the chef to answer the phone, provide the water service, serve your meal as well as do the dishes?

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How to really measure your success as a business owner!

Are you measuring your success of 2013 by how big the Net Profit number is from your Accountant?

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Do your customers believe your business has integrity?

Do you deliver what you promise to deliver to your customers EVERY time they interact with your business?

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How to build a better business with YOUR personality!

Forget all the misguided labels you may have been given over the years and shift your mindset into USING your personality as your biggest asset in your business!

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You get Kathy’s energy and insight in YOUR back pocket!

You are not alone in working hard to build a sustainable business and I am determined to help you make it happen with less struggle and more strategy!

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Focus your energy and time on what you are doing RIGHT!

Please watch this week's video to hear Kathy tell you how to focus on what you ARE doing right as a business owner and why you aren't alone in feeling like your problems are unique. You must watch to see how and why Kathy knows this for sure and how she advises you to STAY focused on the right stuff!

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How to stay strong and profitable when it gets chaotic!

Whether you are a retail business or not—you can really make a difference in your business as you head into your season of chaos (tradeshows, high traffic time, holidays, summers) IF YOU PLAN NOW!