Become a Better Business Owner
How to Delegate Decision Making (Not Just Tasks)
You’ve delegated the work — but are you still making every decision? The bottleneck isn’t trust, it’s decision design. Here’s how to fix it.
Read MoreFrom Firefighter to Fire Marshal
Most business owners become the emergency response unit in their own company without realizing it. Here’s how to stop fighting fires — and start preventing them.
Read MoreThe Owner’s Real Job: Build a Business That Runs Without You
Most owners don’t struggle because of the work, they struggle because they never change roles. This post explains what the owner’s real job is, and how to build a business that doesn’t depend on you.
Read MoreExecutive Leadership: a New Way to Approach Delegation
Executive leaders delegate at a higher level. They’re willing to let go control. As a result, they can pass off a LOT of the heavy lifting.
Read MoreCutting the Strings: How to Get Unstuck and Free Yourself from the Daily Grind
Most owners aren’t stuck because of one big problem, but dozens of small ones. This post explains why—and how stepping out of the Technician role is the first step to freedom.
Read More3 Steps to Creating an Annual Plan for Your Business
The quiet time between Christmas and the New Year is the ideal time to “have a think” about your business and make a plan so that you’re ready to hit the ground running come January. Here’s how.
Read MoreIs Your Vision Bigger Than Your Obstacles?
If you are working on a big goal, there are going to be problems, issues, and roadblocks along the way. Here’s the best way to overcome them
Read More6 big picture challenges small business owners need to think about
Take some time away from the day-to-day running of your business to focus on these big picture challenges. You and your business will be better for it.
Read MoreWork Smarter, Not Harder: The Power of Leverage
If you want more money and free time (or just less stress!) leveraging can be a useful tool for doing more with less. Here’s how…
Read MoreUsing your Intuition to Make Better Business Decisions
That quiet gut feeling isn’t magic—it’s experience speaking. John Nieuwenburg explains how to balance intuition with logic and why listening to your gut can save you from costly business mistakes.
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