Business Coaching Blog
10 Characteristics of a Good Leader
When someone opens a business, they automatically become CEO or president, whether they have leadership traits or not. Even leaders who are hired for C-suite positions may need some help polishing their abilities. However, many people talk about what it takes to show leadership in business, but few people could come up with an accurate […]
5 Challenges Every Business Owner Faces Before “Leveling Up”
For every business owner, challenges represent an opportunity for growth. Initially, however, issues can seem like large obstacles to overcome. The most common challenges facing business owners include: 1. Marketing You may have a great idea, service or product, but it can be difficult to determine how to get your message “out there.” How can […]
Registering a Business in New Jersey
The first step to starting a business is registering it. In New Jersey, business registration is a requirement, just like in any other state. But if you’ve never registered a business in New Jersey before, or anywhere else, you may not know how to begin. What does a business registration application in NJ look like? […]
Small Business Taxes for New York Companies
Opening a business in New York is great, but unfortunately, you may have some complicated tax issues to deal with. Here’s what you need to know about small business taxes in New York. What Amount of Business Income Is Taxable in New York State? The amount of your business income that is taxable will depend […]
Small Business Grants for Startups
You have a great idea for a business and are ready to put it into action. You only need one thing, but it’s a big one: more capital. There are a few ways to get money for your business. You can borrow it, but you will have to find lending sources, and debt can put […]
How to Get a Small Business License in PA
If you have decided to start a business in PA, congratulations! Pennsylvania is an exciting state with plenty of opportunities. Before you can get your business going, however, you will need to obtain a business license. What Is a PA Business License? In this case, by a PA business license, we mean proof that you […]
How to Scale a Business
The notion of scaling a business has firmly established itself in today’s business lexicon. And that’s understandable, since most business owners dream of growing their business from the first day they open their doors. But what’s actually meant by scaling up a business? If you gain a new client or offer a new product that […]
How to Navigate the Construction Industry’s Skills Shortage
The building industry is experiencing a boom in spending while simultaneously being faced with construction skills shortages in the tightest labor pool in recent history. To put the issue into perspective, the National Association of Home Buildersreported that in 2017, the availability and cost of labor was ranked as the number one concern by 82 […]
Determining If Your Business Is Scalable
Like the majority of small business owners, you started with a great idea and built it into a small business. And it’s an exciting experience to see an idea grow into a successful business model. But are you ready for growth and all the challenges that business scalability brings with it? According to the Small […]
How Cognitive Bias Can Impact Business Decisions
Business leaders who have great track records of successful initiatives are frequently called visionaries. Their ideas are often the results of strongly held beliefs and thought processes that form the leaders’ cognitive perception of the world, markets and business opportunities. But as we all know, not every business decision meets with success. At the same […]