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The No. 1 Reason Small Business Owners Don’t Grow (or Don’t Grow as Well as They Could) by Howard Partridge

Vision without action is just a daydream. 

Many times you know what to do and how to do it—you just don’t do it. After coaching hundreds of business owners and addressing thousands, I have found that FTI—or “Failure to Implement—is the No. 1 reason that small businesses don’t grow or do as well as they could. 

Small business owners are so overwhelmed, distracted, and just trying to pay the bills that actually implementing anything additional can be daunting. So how can you overcome FTI? 

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Eileen Rockwell Eileen Rockwell

How to Find Your Mastermind by Sharon Lechter

Your associations are among the most valuable resources you have. Are you part of a Mastermind? If so, is it helping you speed your way to success? Here are a few categories to consider to ensure you find your Mastermind of associations that will support your goals. No matter what kind of Mastermind you are seeking, always remember that trust and confidentiality will be key ingredients for a productive group.

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Six Fundamental Business Lessons Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From Walt Disney by Shawn Doyle, CSP

Everyone knows Walt Disney. Almost everyone has been to a Disney park somewhere, seen a Disney movie (live action or a cartoon), or knows some Disney character. Some people even go on Disney cruises. I think in some ways people know more about Disney, but fewer people about Disney the man. Walt was a visionary, an entrepreneur, and a creative genius. There are some invaluable lessons every entrepreneur can learn from what he was able to accomplish in his life.

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