What's in the Blog:

• Leadership is imperative to running a successful business. Leigh shares her top 5 keys to being a great leader.
• We all know communication plays a significant role in leadership or any relationship, but are we mindful of the various situations and settings in which we must adjust our communication skills? There might be more to it than you think.
• Who Moved My Cheese? is a great little book with an entertaining lesson on flexibility. You should check it out if you haven't already.
• We have all been guilty of chasing new and shiny things, but it is so important that leaders allow their decisions time to be correct. See it through before you go after the next shiny idea.
• Focus Forward! Of course, we had to get this one in here. Be the optimist and focus forward so that your team can follow.
• Do not forget to ask for help or call in reinforcements when needed. Like a business coach! You can schedule a complimentary first coaching session with Leigh here.

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What's in the Blog:

• Certified High-Performance Coach, Leigh Wilson, shares five ways to control your Calendar, so it doesn't run your life. Read the full blog to find out how to build a balanced calendar.
• Personal Time, Personal Obligations, Done by One, 50-Minute Work Cycles, and Erase but Don't Replace are all critical components Leigh breaks down. Watch the video for the short and sweet version.
• Use Leigh's steps to get vacation time, your top obligations complete, control of your day, and a blueprint for your upcoming year.
• "I want you to put your personal vacation time, your time away from work, on your calendar for the next twelve months."
• Are you ready to get control of your Calendar but struggle to identify your 20% items? Schedule a free 30 minutes coaching session with Leigh and gain clarity on your top priorities.

Perhaps you are no stranger to the vital role a calendar plays in the lives of business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-performers of all aren...

 Blog Summary:

• Too often great dreams and aspirations are thought of daily, yet are never pursued. This leads to dreams dying and the dreamer settling. Leigh Wilson hopes to change that. Read on to find out why she thinks you can succeed in your business at a high level.
• "We all succeed at a higher level when we do the things we love to do."
• Now, more than ever, the internet is our worldwide, "digital market" to sell goods and services; your reach is boundless.
• Freedom of choice is incredibly inspiring, but don't let that stop you from having some structure to your day.
• You don't have to do it all on your own, and in fact, you shouldn't!

Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, analysis paralysis... whatever your block is right now, and I am sure you have one, just know you are not alone. These terms exist because these blocks have been so prevalent in society, and I think this is a great thing! We get to name our challenges and zero in on them allowing t...

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So, you've decided to start your own business. Congratulations!
I have five financial items that I want you to think about before you open your doors:

• What type of entity best suits your business?
• Which financial software will your business be using?
• Reviewing financials is a must; you need to time block it religiously.
• Determine your expenses and income, but also categorize them.
• The most important and most challenging of them all is setting your budget.

1. What kind of entity are you going to be?

Now, you will get help from your accountant or attorney on this, but before you pay them big bucks, go to Google. I want you to Google LLC, partnership, sub-S corporation, or sole proprietor; I do not recommend the sole proprietor for most people just because there are some tax advantages the other way, but again talk to your accountant about that. You will determine this in advance because this will set up how you do everythin...