Dawn

Blog by Dawn

8 Steps to Getting What You Really Want in Business
The journey to getting what you want requires clear thinking, a strategy, a roadmap, and action. To kick-start your progress, here's my step-by-step approach for getting what you really want from your business.

Step 1: What do you WANT?




You can't go on a trip without a destination. Where do you want t...
Building Stability and Value: The Case for Switching to Recurring Revenue Models
In many businesses, the traditional hourly or per-service billing model has been the norm for decades. But – this approach is gradually giving way to more sustainable and customer-friendly options. Recurring revenue models, like subscriptions and retainers, are gaining traction as businesses pursue ...
Why your Business Needs a Brand Identity Independent of YOU
Creating a robust, authentic, and sustainable brand identity is a requirement for business success and longevity. But many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of tying their personal identity to their businesses. Let’s talk about why your brand should extend beyond YOU.

The pitfalls of tying your busine...

Scaling Up by Stepping Back: The Power of Decentralizing Your Business
Most business owners want to grow their businesses. This goal is often prioritized over other benefits such as better work-life balance or more personal time. I've also noticed that many owners carry a belief that growth comes from you, the owner, doing more work and/or investing more valuable resou...
Practicing Being Unavailable: the Art of Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries can be difficult for those of us who are overachievers. It's not our default setting. Instead, we're wired to be constantly available, tackling problems and checking items off to-do lists. We thrive on achievement and solving problems. But – this mindset doesn’t always serve us, o...