Work-life balance for entrepreneurs can be a challenge and the summer months can make it even trickier. With kids out of school, family trips, and the temptation of beautiful sunny days calling us outside, it can be hard to balance it all and keep your business going as normal. Use these 7 strategies to effectively manage the summer months without breaking a sweat.
Read MoreTry our quick Business Mindfulness Exercise to celebrate wins, learn from the past, evaluate customer satisfaction, and Reconnect with your ‘WHY’. Set year-end goals and make it happen. Take a moment to reflect and progress. Need help with your 'WHY'? Check out our resource!
Read MoreThere’s nothing as powerful in business than knowing your WHY - your purpose. If you’re not sure what your purpose is today, use this free worksheet by The Emms. Download it today and get ahead with your business.
Read MoreHave you ever felt stuck, bored… completely uninspired? It happens to the best of us. So today, we’re sharing our favourite ways to get inspired and “unstuck”. We hope these tips and tricks will help you to break through mental barriers, feel refreshed and come up with your next great idea.
Are you ready to do big things with your business this year? Make it happen! We’ve created a free downloadable annual planner that you can use to put your goals down on paper and turn them into reality. Whether or not you’ve set your goals for the year already, this tool will help you put some structure around your thoughts and help you make a successful year. Download it now!
Read MoreHaving a compelling mission and vision to work towards and inspire your employees and customers can be incredibly powerful in keeping you going and growing that bottom line. Whether you’re a growing team or a company of one, today, we’re sharing how you can workshop your own with our four-step process.
Read More“What’s your purpose? What impact do you want to make?” If you’re a cynic, these questions will probably put a skeptical smile on your face - and we understand why. For many companies, mission statements are just part of an arbitrary checklist devoid of any real meaning. At The EMMS, we define a company’s mission as an operational tool with far reaching consequences, including boosting motivation, enhancing team moral, connecting with customers and growing your business. Learn how.
Read MoreNew year, new life! Time to make those new year’s resolutions! As useful as they may be, it seems hardly anyone actually keeps them…
Forget about resolutions! Try goal setting instead and set yourselves objectives you can achieve!
Read MoreDo you already use mind mapping? If you're busy working on your strategy for the year and feel a bit overwhelmed by all the directions you could take and the things you have to do, mind mapping can be a powerful tool to help you order your thoughts and find focus. Here's how you can do it.
Read MoreAt the beginning stages of your business, it’s important to know what to put money towards and where to save. Although having a great website might be obvious to most, we know that for some the value of having a good website from the get-go isn’t always clear. If you have your doubts, this is for you.
Read MoreWith a fresh start upon us, it’s time to start making plans for what lies ahead. I’ve created a worksheet to help identify what’s working and what’s not, so that you can tackle your challenges head on. If you want to set intentional goals for the new year, I encourage you to join me in using this worksheet to reflect on where you’ve come from, and where you want to go.
Are you thinking about becoming an entrepreneur? Maybe you’re not feeling that stable in your day job, perhaps you just feel thrilled by the idea of what the entrepreneurship lifestyle could offer or you’ve had that eureka idea that you’re dying to execute. Whichever path you’re on, know that this road isn’t always easy. Today, we’re sharing our top lessons from the past years.
Read MoreAre you thinking about launching a business? Not quite sure if it’s right for you? Many of our clients have been in your shoes. Having worked with over 100 founders and companies, we find many entrepreneurs tend to fall into one of 4 categories. See if one of these describes you. Depending on the answer, you will have a different journey.
Read MoreWhat sets successful founders apart? While having a good idea is definitely promising, it will not guarantee success. Successful entrepreneurs tend to have certain characteristics and a specific mind set. Work through our Successful Founder’s Worksheet and see if you have what it takes!
Read MoreThey say you never know until you try. When it comes to starting a business however, a bit of market research can go a long way to get a pretty good idea of whether or not it’s actually worth trying beforehand. That may sound tedious, but it may spare your hours of pain and disappointment. So, let’s go through the basic steps you can take to conduct preliminary market research before launching your business and ensure success!
Read MoreAre you you finding it difficult to get into the festive spirit this year? If you’re unable to see your loved ones to celebrate the holidays and if you’ve been wondering how you can have a holiday at all this year, this article is for you! Today, we’re sharing 5 ways to find some joy and get into a positive mindset for the new year.
Read MoreWhether you’re just getting started and need help creating your brand, or you’re ready to scale up with a whole new strategy, tapping an expert in the field can be incredibly valuable. Here are 8 questions you should ask before signing a contract.
Read MoreLove it or hate it, networking can spark invaluable opportunities for your business or career. So what happens when all the conferences, workshops, association meetups and professional events disappear? You take it online! Not sure how? Here are 4 ideas for how you can make new contacts in our digital world.
Read MoreFor retailers that rely on brick and mortar stores to drive sales, the reality that people have fallen in love with the convenience of online shopping poses significant challenges, but also opportunities. If you can dust yourself off and reimagine your business strategy, you might find that investing in your digital presence and increasing your online marketing efforts, could have long-lasting advantages. Here are 4 things you can do right now to set yourself up for success!
Read MoreProcrastinators may get a bad wrap, but often among entrepreneurs, procrastination tends not to come from a place of laziness but rather a sense of perfectionism; a deep seeded fear that if you don’t do it right, you shouldn’t do it at all. But if you don’t set goals, how can you pursue your purpose and even more so, how can you be sure you’re on track? Doing something is always better than doing nothing. Use our lazy person’s guide to set your goals for the new year.
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