Business Tips
3 Important Questions You Need to Answer Before Hiring a Downsizing Team
Every business owner feels trepidation when they face the task of hiring the right staff for their company. Your team is your biggest asset. Finding the right people to serve your customers and build your business is critical to your success! It’s so important that I spend a considerable amount of time on it in…
Read MoreIs Relocation Stress Syndrome Real?
Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS), also known as “transfer trauma”, is a medical or nursing condition that describes older adults who are experiencing a severe emotional response to some type of stressful transition. It’s frequently seen in situations like a downsizing move. But, it can show up in other types of transition where there’s an abrupt…
Read More10 Things to Ask a Mover Before You Hire Them
If you’ve ever gone through a move, and most of us have, you know that hiring the right mover can mean the difference between a smooth, stress-free experience and a living nightmare. Unfortunately, there are some unscrupulous moving companies throughout the U.S. that scam customers out of thousands of dollars every year. So, it’s critical…
Read MoreA Cure for the Fear of Selling
Thinking about starting a new business but the thought of selling leaves you cold? Then I have just the cure for your fear! Fear of selling is very common. In fact, ask just about anyone what selling means to them and many will come up with descriptions like “pushy”, “manipulative” or even “slimy”. It’s obvious…
Read MoreThe Power of Having a Coach in Your Corner
One of the things that will hold people back from creating the business of their dreams is the feeling that they’d be facing it all on their own. No doubt about it! Building a business takes hard work, focus, and passion. When I started my senior downsizing business in 2009, I was grateful for the…
Read MoreTaking the Overwhelm Out of Creating a Business Plan
Mention the words “business plan” to a new business owner and you’ll probably immediately see them cringe and slowly edge toward the exit door. Business plans have gotten a bad rap for two reasons. First, they intimidate and overwhelm business owners who are already on start-up overload. Second, they question if there’s enough benefit…
Read More8 Reasons Why Senior Downsizing Is a Great Small Business Idea
Starting a small business today is unlike any other time in history. Yes, COVID-19 has thrown us some temporary curveballs, but so did the 2008 Recession. Many small businesses, including my own, were successfully launched during that difficult time. The fact is that most businesses today will rebound post-COVID if they have the capacity to…
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