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What You Need to Know Before You Hire a Business Coach

by Marla Tabaka | Feb 14, 2020 | Business Coach, Business Coaching, Entrepreneur Coach, Mindset Coach, Strategy

WooHoo! You’re ready to commit (or at least you’re thinking about it)! If you hang out with other entrepreneurs or listen to business-related podcasts, you probably know the value of having an experienced business coach at your side. Before you pick up the phone or...

Why Pricing Your Services by the Hour is a Very Bad Idea

by Marla Tabaka | Oct 2, 2019 | Business Coach, Confidence, Entrepreneur Coach, How to price services, Small Business, Strategy

Are you facing confusion about how to price your services? It's a sticking point for many entrepreneurs; one that keeps them stressed and broke. Last week my article topic for Inc.com was about the negative aspects of pricing your services by the hour. As far as I'm...

Here’s Your Guide to a Smart Annual Small Business Review

by Marla Tabaka | Dec 11, 2018 | Business Coaching, Coaching, Entrepreneur Coach, Productivity, Small Business, Strategy

Successful entrepreneurs do frequent reviews of their metrics, culture, wins, and shortcomings. This guide will make it easy for you. Entrepreneurs are more likely to plan the future than evaluate the past. But how can you fix something when you don't know it's...

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...

Here’s What Happens When You Love the Competition. It’s a Good Thing.

by Marla Tabaka | Jul 6, 2017 | Business Coaching, Marketing, Small Business, Strategy

When I owned my coffee house (2001 to 2004), people frequently asked me if I hated Starbucks. I didn't. After all, Starbucks is responsible for re-introducing the culture of coffee in the United States and for establishing it in countries where the café culture never...