What 40 years of leadership has taught me about setting goals that get results

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Why many leaders struggle with setting goals in uncertain times and what that hesitation reveals about how companies actually operate. A proven leadership mindset for building focus, alignment and momentum as companies plan for the year ahead. I believe that setting goals in the […]

Stop chasing rapid growth. This is what leads to real success.

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Sustainable success comes from purposeful, steady growth – not from rushing to scale or chasing short-term profits. High-performing entrepreneurs focus on fundamentals like brand clarity, reliable systems, customer experience, training and marketing to create long-term stability. A purposeful growth strategy protects brand integrity and […]

AI can clone your business in 48 hours, but this is what you need to survive

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways A strong, memorable domain and a thoughtful customer experience create trust that competitors can’t match. Long-term defensibility comes from relationships, reputation and the small details that make your brand indispensable. The rate of imitation in 2026 is unlike anything we’ve seen before. AI can […]

How your small business can save more money through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Additional tax credits and deductions are available for small businesses to provide child care benefits and paid family and medical leave. Changes in taxes on overtime and tips can affect your administration and payroll deductions. Some changes are retroactive to January 1, 2025. With […]

Most companies say they use AI, but few can pass this five-point AI stress test

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways AI fails without clean, transparent data; bad input scales errors faster than human processes. Strategic value comes from integrating AI into workflows, not from running isolated experiments. AI is evolving faster than companies can integrate it strategically. This dynamic has become even stronger as […]

No customer will ghost you if you do these four things

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Clarify your digital identity to prevent your customers from ghosting you. Create a compelling, optimized digital profile with quality media and strategic SEO practices. Analyze and refresh your online presence regularly to maintain relevance and attract attention. Simply put: Ghosting isn’t just a dating […]

How to build a self-sustaining customer network and make real profits

The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Offering ongoing services such as liens, package deals, and strategic follow-ups can position freelancers for repeat business, supporting a self-sustaining network of clients. Effective communication, onboarding processes and handling errors with integrity are crucial to retaining customers, while referral incentives and announcing availability keep […]