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Culture Changes Might Mean Saying Goodbye to Original Employees

by Marla Tabaka | Jan 5, 2023 | Company Culture, Employee Retention, Leadership, Small Business, Startup, Strategy

Part 4 of a 5-Part Series from a Business Coach Perspective: Top 5 Leadership Growing Pains Seen by This Business Coach When original employees don’t adjust well to culture change, tough decisions lie ahead! You hired Sally 5 years ago, and she's been your righthand...

Want to Become a Million-Dollar Business Owner? See If You’ve Got What It Takes

by Marla Tabaka | Mar 11, 2022 | Business Coach, Confidence, Entrepreneurship, Million-Dollar Business, Mindset, Mindset Coach, Mindset Mastery, Small Business, Startup

Many of the entrepreneurs I meet have a dream of building a million-dollar business. Sadly, many of them never make it. Instead, they struggle and make sacrifices that don't garner the benefits they seek. Not everyone has what it takes to think and act in a way that...

Common Mistakes Co-Founders Must Avoid In Startup Phase

by Marla Tabaka | Oct 1, 2017 | Partnership, Small Business, Startup, Strategy

As I begin initial discussions for another startup involving a business partner, I’m reminded of the precarious balancing act between what’s fair, legal, and recommended by experts. Excitement and anticipation at these beginning stages, along with dreams of what's to...

5 Harmful Lies Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves (and how to stop doing it)

by Marla Tabaka | Feb 1, 2017 | Business Coaching, Coaching, Negative Thinking, Productivity, self-sabotage, Small Business, Startup

Stop the self-sabotage! Once you accept the truth behind the value and worth of your services, prospects will pay more–much more. You're an expert. In the most rudimentary language, this means that you know more about your topic than the average person,...

Your Small Business Has a Few Things to Say to You

by Marla Tabaka | Mar 28, 2016 | Mindset, Small Business, Startup

If you're like most, you often refer to your business as your baby. Sure, why not? It’s precious to you, it’s a lot of work, and it’s a part of who you are. Imagine if your small business could talk. If it could thank you, like someday you hope your children will....

7 Things to Do Before Quitting Your Day Job to Launch Your Small Business

by Marla Tabaka | Feb 9, 2016 | Business Coaching, Startup

Do you think it's finally time to get your small business off the ground? As a business coach, I see far too many entrepreneurs take this step way too soon, which only leads to disaster. The recipe for entrepreneurial success is part risk, part faith, and part...