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. In this post, I discuss the pros...
READ MOREEntrepreneurs Who Use Vision Boards are More Likely to Achieve Success
by Marla Tabaka | Jan 6, 2020 | Mindset, Mindset Mastery, Positive Thinking, Scaling Your Business, Self Help, Strategy, Thinking Big
As I was training to become a coach (remember, this was about 20 years ago), most of our population rejected the whole Law of Attraction/Vision Board concept. Thankfully, with the advancements in neuroscience, we can see how these seemingly magical tools are primarily...
READ MOREWhy 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...
READ MOREHere’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...
READ MORECommon 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...
READ MOREHere’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...
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