Practical Growth Strategies for Modern Business Owners Guest Contributor: Sharon Wagner 6/12/2026 Entrepreneurs and small business owners face a clear challenge: turning ambition into sustainable growth. Success isn’t about chasing every opportunity; it’s about building systems that convert focus into revenue, loyalty, and momentum. Key Takeaways Define a sharp value proposition before investing in marketing. […]
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How Seasoned Entrepreneurs Can Recover From Financial Setbacks – Guest Blog
Experienced entrepreneurs, especially local business owners and independent operators, often carry the quiet weight of financial setbacks that can shake confidence and stall momentum. The hardest part isn’t admitting a misstep; it’s facing the fear of repeating the same pattern after small business failures. Entrepreneurial resilience is real, but it works best when it’s paired […]
Second Act – Seniorpreneurs
According to our guest blogger, Sharon Wagner – “Aging is a journey, not a destination—and with the right habits, it can be a vibrant and fulfilling one! From staying active and eating well to nurturing social connections and keeping the mind engaged, small lifestyle choices can make a big impact on overall well-being.” Sharon’s philosophy […]
Service, follow-thru…
More than ever I have begun to wonder if the terms “service,” “follow-thru” are last century terms. The more technical options we have for communicating, following up with others, it seems the less often these acts occur. Since 1980s, when Tom Peters wrote about the importance of customer service for successful businesses, the less often […]
It used to be price, product & people for business, now it is 4 Ps for sustainability!
It’s been awhile since the last post. I have had the best of intentions but motivation was lacking. As I looked back over the last year or two, I realized that motivation, even though self- created, can be difficult when there is little feedback on your actions. This situation has affected both of my websites… […]
Changing Times
2022 is bringing us new ways to continue our businesses. If nothing else, these COVID years have provided me with time to recharge, refocus and redirect my path. My takeaway is a continuation of remote use – thank you ZOOM- and working with only past clients and referrals, to make room for new options. This […]
Power Up Your RAS in 2021
Thank goodness, it is a new year! What are your thoughts/goals for making 2021 a successful year personally and business/career wise? Don’t let 2020 paralyze your thoughts and actions for 2021. If anything 2020 should have prepared us to embrace change, exercise our flexibility and become more agile in our decision making. The year is […]
Your business vision for 2021
What will be your business intentions for 2021? Will you take the time to revisit your business model and adapt for this new era? Chances are there is not a business that existed in the last two years that hasn’t been impacted by both the pandemic and technology. How has your business faired? How will […]
Expanding my horizons…
2020 has been a year of distraction, isolation, soul searching as well as expanding my journey. My book, Your Journey to Aging Well, was published in May. My plan for promoting was obviously de-railed as speaking engagements, presentations and book signings have been postponed. The need to regroup was clear. I then focused on press […]
Moving forward in 2020…
Much like other businesses, HBR has found 2020 to be a challenging year. The challenge has not only been the pandemic but also the opportunity to follow an avocation while still being open for HBR business. Both paths have led me to really appreciate those entrepreneurs that juggle several business paths at the same time. […]