Many small businesses become successful at selling stuff but can’t seem to take it to the next level. Why? They have yet to build a brand. Building a brand is what all small business owners need to strive for to get noticed, gain recognition, repeat business, and enjoy the next level of success. Merely selling […]
How to Thrive as a Small Business for 25+ Years
Surviving and thriving in the competitive landscape of running a small business is no small feat. I’m proud to say this month, we here at Quintessence Group are celebrating 25 years in business. Honestly, I can’t believe it. It really doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. In the early years, we weathered the storms […]
Why All Successful Small Business Owners Have a Coach
Small business owners face a multitude of challenges on their journey to success. From navigating challenges with the economy and gas prices to managing day-to-day operations, the path to building a thriving business can be daunting. However, one common thread unites many successful entrepreneurs: the presence of a business coach. While some may view coaching […]
Turning Resolutions into Reality: A Blueprint for Small Business Success in 2024
As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, small business owners across the globe are filled with renewed hope, setting resolutions to make the coming year their best one yet. However, the unfortunate reality is that many of these aspirations fall by the wayside as the year progresses. The biggest goal killer in business is […]
How to Manage Imposter Syndrome
Impostor syndrome can affect anyone, regardless of job or social status, but high-achieving individuals often experience it. This condition involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments. To counter these feelings, you might work harder and hold yourself to even higher standards, which can be very unhealthy. Psychologists first defined […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Using Your Entrepreneurial Skills in Public Policy with Jane Bolin
Jane Bolin is an attorney, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at PeytonBolin, a Florida-based law firm providing legal services to property associations and individual owners. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Radford University and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from St. Thomas University School of Law. Jane was elected to the City Commission […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Small Business Through Supplier Diversity with Kathey Porter
Kathey Porter is a Speaker, Author, Small Business Strategist, and CEO of Porter Brown Associates. She is a supplier diversity expert with over two decades of experience in small business development and entrepreneurship. Kathey has written multiple business books and hosts a podcast that shares advice and tips on scaling and growing a business. Kathey […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Marketing Mess to Brand Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller
Scott Jeffrey Miller is a Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and the Creator of Ignite Your Genius Career Coaching. He is the former CMO of the FranklinCovey Company, one of the world’s most influential leadership development firms. He now serves as a Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for FranklinCovey and hosts their podcast On Leadership. Scott […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Business Mindset with Dr. Lorneth Peters
Dr. Lorneth Peters is a Small Business Champion and Connector and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) Director in Clarksville. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications, a master’s in Corporate Communications from Austin Peay State University and a Doctorate of Education and Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University. Through her work […]
How to Evaluate a Potential Business Partner
There are three main reasons you’d want to bring a business partner into your business. First, entrepreneurship can be a lonely ball of stress. When you share the load with someone else, you benefit from having a cheerleader, accountability partner, and an extra set of eyes—all wrapped up into one. Second, there’s no way that […]