The Hidden Engine of Business Success: Lessons from 40 Years in Operations
After four decades in business, I’ve seen workplace communications evolve dramatically. As the founder of Everyday Effectiveness, a business operations firm advising impact-driven business owners and executives, I’ve also witnessed firsthand the high cost...
Will You be at Houston’s International Quilt Market?
As a long-time business consultant in the craft industry, I’ve seen firsthand the passion and creativity that drive creative retailers and the businesses that cater to them. But I’ve also witnessed the struggles many face in turning their passion into a...
Are Your Business Goals Sabotaging Your Success?
Entrepreneurs are constantly bombarded with messages about dreaming big, setting ambitious targets, and striving for that coveted million-dollar business. But what if chasing these goals is actually leading you further away from the business — and life — you truly...
Is Your Business Engine Misfiring?
You’ve tried everything to grow your business: increasing sales, streamlining processes, even burning the midnight oil. But something still feels off. What if the real problem isn’t where you think it is? In the latest episode of The Business You Really...
I am Gwen Bortner, business advisor and operations strategist. I help women succeed in business without sacrificing happiness by identifying their true desires and aligning their business functions.