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Are you *really* listening to your team? Why every voice matters

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As business owners and Entrepreneurs, we are constantly navigating through obstacles and setbacks. Whether it’s looking for unique ways to set ourselves apart from the competition, finding and retaining new team members, or keeping up with the daily grind… These happen to be the challenges we can see and know we must conquer. But what about the obstacles we can't see? The hidden issues that could be quietly derailing our progress—Those are the ones we often don't even know exist. It's a classic case of "You don't know what you don't know," and it can be just as important, (if not more so), than the hurdles we're already tackling. Take, for instance, the story of Balaam’s Donkey… ๐Ÿ‘‡ In Numbers 22-24, we read about the sorcerer and prophet Balaam, on his way to curse the Israelites as requested by the Moabite King Balak. However, an obstacle appears that only his donkey can see: An angel of the Lord standing in the road with a drawn sword. Each ti...

What is YOUR time worth??

As entrepreneurs, how do we truly value our time? Time is our most precious commodity, yet many of us fall into the trap of micromanaging. I used to be guilty of this myself. Imagine hiring a house cleaner and then following them around, checking their work—what a waste of both your time and theirs! I’ve done a complete 180. It took time to find and trust the right people to get the job done. Now, I can focus on high-value tasks like working with select clients, developing strategies, and adding value as a passion (like this video here). The more our businesses grow, the more crucial it becomes to ensure we’re using our time wisely. Micromanaging not only drains your energy but also hinders growth. Trusting your team and focusing on tasks that truly matter can make a significant difference. Let’s all focus on what’s important—ensuring everything we do is the highest and best use of our time. Watch the full video to learn how optimizing your time can help you grow your business more eff...

5 Reasons Why Local Listings Matter

Local Listings are a vital component in anyone’s marketing strategy. The fact is, it is one of the first things any entrepreneur should accomplish before moving forward in any online marketing strategy. Arguably, it may seem cheeky in today’s digital age to be part of a directory. However… Local Listings bring a whole new dimension to anyone’s marketing strategy. Nowadays, the most popular trends in digital marketing are undeniably through the use of Content Marketing and Social Media. It is understandable since Google favors Content Marketing as it is a “white hat” SEO strategy. Moreover, marketing using Social Media takes advantage of the public’s ongoing utilization of seamless online connectivity and fast information gathering. However, utilizing these current trends must not leave you forgetting the use of local listings. No, we are not talking about the old-printed Yellow Pages here. What we are talking about is its digital equivalent –  Angie’s List ,  Googl e + ,  TripAdvisor ,...