Simple Sense for Small Business

This week: REALITY CHECK RUNDOWN. Question: Are you running your business or just going through the motions? Every glitch below forces you to get honest:
1. Are you ACTUALLY doing this?
2. Or are you ASSUMING you're doing it?
3. Are you MEASURING results?
4. TRACKING what works?
5. Being HONEST about what doesn't?

Most business owners think they're doing the work. But when you actually look at the numbers, the truth is uncomfortable. The mistakes aren't waiting to ambush you.

They're already happening, in the gap between what you think you're doing and what you're actually doing. Time to face reality.

6 hours ago | [YT] | 3

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Oh boy. Mercury. It's been a couple of weeks since doing a video. I've been a bit disheveled. So, I did a faceless, BUT EVEN THAT is a bit OFF with the cards being blurry. Ugh. Sorry!! This is the spread that I put in the video for a better visual. Glitch #66: Do you make decisions out of desperation when business is down?
https://youtu.be/psmWoJcmEkA

5 days ago | [YT] | 3

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THIS WEEK's Glitch Theme for March 1st - March 7th: 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒂 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑹 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑪𝑰𝑻𝒀. EVERY business owner has made a desperation move: lowered prices in a panic, said yes to a nightmare client, launched something half-baked because they needed cash NOW.

Decisions made out of desperation are driven by FEAR, and fear makes for a terrible strategy. It also has a high probability of backfiring. You risk attracting the wrong type of clients, devaluing your work, and creating more problems than you solve.

5 days ago | [YT] | 4

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Mercury Rx & Taxes PSA: Do This, Not That. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE INTO any astrological tendencies, but this is still something we see that business owners procrastinate on and/or avoid altogether for as long as possible.

✅ Review and organize all tax documents
✅ Double-check calculations
✅ Find missing receipts or deductions
✅ Consult with your accountant or tax advisor
✅ Run "what if" scenarios
✅ Catch errors BEFORE they’re problems

AVOID if possible: (NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE)
❌ Making major financial decisions
❌ Signing contracts
❌ Rushing to submit anything to the IRS

Why? Mercury Rx is perfect for
RE-viewing
RE-calculating
RE-organizing
BUT terrible for finalizing & submitting. Use this time to prepare thoroughly, then file with confidence after March 20.

Bonus: March 20 is also the Spring Equinox and start of Aries season (astrological new year). This is a powerful, fresh start for your finances!

5 days ago | [YT] | 4

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If you've had to explain ACH 101 to business owners, we get it. We did a video about it becuase it's almost a daily occurrence.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Do you or someone you know have a growing Interest in STARTING A BUSINESS?

✅ 62% of un- or underemployed adults say they're likely to start a business within the next 12 months.

✅ 26% say they’re very likely to start a business in the next 12 months.

✅ 40% have seriously considered starting a business before.

✅ 69% expressed that self-employment feels slightly more appealing than a traditional job right now.

✅ 40% say it feels much more appealing than a traditional job right now.

MORE HERE: www.legalzoom.com/press-releases/entrepreneurship-…

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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There's a new article out that highlights funding for the SBA, or a lack thereof. This video shares why and how it relates to you, a small business owner, including businesses with a COVID EIDL, or disaster loan and why it matters. It matters because we don't matter. The description of this video has helpful items that you can do if this feels concerning to you.

2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

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I'll be doing some readings on last week's and this week's Glitches because they're everyday issues business owners face. This week's Glitches are:

#46 2/15 Do you analyze the specific economic circumstances of your employees?
#47 2/16 Do you look like (or feel like) you just rolled out of bed for meetings?
#48 2/17 Last time you assessed processes & systems for maximum efficiency?
#49 2/18 What's your STORY?
#50 2/19 Do you fire bad clients?
#51 2/20 Do you let your insecurities run wild in your head?
#52 2/21 How do you schedule one-on-one employee meetings?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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Accountability. Burnout. Culture. Direction. Execution. Owning and running a business includes keeping the team engaged and inspired. Read more about the factors that influence the workplace. www.howdy.com/blog/employee-happiness-statistics

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Let's peek at this week's Glitches and see if you can guess why I picked this week's theme...
✅ Feb 8th Glitch #39 Do you catch yourself experiencing comparison syndrome?
✅ Feb 9th Glitch #40 How much fact-checking do you do before talking, emailing, selling, or marketing to clients, prospects, or the general public?
✅ Feb 10th Glitch #41 Is desperation the motivating factor for how you approach major changes in your business?
✅ Feb 11th Glitch #42 Do you sometimes get a feeling, but then doubt yourself because you can't put your finger on it?
✅ Feb 12th Glitch #43 When was the last time you asked a client for a testimonial?
✅ Feb 13th Glitch #44 Did you review last month's numbers?
✅ Feb 14th Glitch #45 Do you conduct consistent employee performance reviews?

I couldn't choose between 1. How Self-Doubt Sabotages Your Business Decision-Making, or 2. Trust Issues: When You Don't Trust Yourself, Your Gut, or Your Data

Every single one of these glitches is rooted in LACK OF TRUST and specifically, the internal battle between:
a. What you KNOW (or feel, or sense) vs
b. What you're AFRAID might be true about yourself

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