Introducing: The Business You Really Want
Several months ago, Tonya Kubo — she runs marketing and operations around here — had me write the following on a Post-It and place it on my monitor: "I am a trendsetter...I see things before anyone else sees them." I wouldn't say this is universally true (have you...
Root cause discovery — or how to solve business problems at their source
Right now, I’m having the absolute time of my life. I’m huddled up in Northern California’s Grand Reserve Inn with three of my clients for the inaugural Savvy Syndicate mastermind retreat. The extended time together allows for a much deeper look into each woman’s...
The Everyday Effectiveness Media Kit
Ready to wow your audience with game-changing insights on building a sustainable, values-driven business? You're in the right place! Gwen Bortner, a seasoned operational strategist and business advisor, is here to transform your podcast, event, or training program...
Do you love books? Join the Small Biz Book Club
Do you enjoy business books but struggle to apply the lessons they teach to your business or individual circumstances? It’s a common problem, one that every business owner I know struggles with from time to time. After discussing this fact with clients a few months...
Want to Boost Your Productivity? Start by Setting Realistic Goals
Setting realistic business goals is a surefire way to boost your productivity. And there’s no better time to focus on realistic and achievable goals than during the quarterly planning process. If you’re like most business owners, you’ll focus on quarterly planning...
Which Role Should You Hire First in Your Business?
“Get a VA to do it.” If you’re an overworked business owner, chances are you’ve heard those words more times than you can count. And you’ve probably taken that advice and hired more virtual assistants, or VAs, than you’d care to admit. Let me guess … you still feel...
The Power of Quarterly Planning in Maximizing Your Business Success
In this article, we'll explore the many benefits of quarterly planning and provide you with practical tips to help you get started.
4 Ways Growth Can be Painful in Your Business
There’s a reason we have the term “growing pains” in our collective vocabulary: growth can be painful! In your business, the periods that are the most stressful and overwhelming are usually also the periods where you experience the greatest growth and forward...
How to Establish Systems for Clear & Efficient Communication
How often do the following scenarios happen within your company on a regular basis? You spend too much time answering questions that should have been directed at someone else.Someone who works with your company has to send three different types of messages for one...
How to Set Goals You’ll Keep
How happy are you with the way you typically set goals for your business? Do you keep your goals once you’ve set them, or do you struggle to follow through? In my last post, I outlined the crucial first step in the goal-setting process: quarterly review. Today, I’m...
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.