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...
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...
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 at...
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...
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...
I'm Gwen Bortner, and I've spent 40 years turning chaotic businesses into well-oiled machines across 47 industries. Now, my team and I work with women entrepreneurs to build sustainable, fulfilling businesses aligned with their values.