New Chamber Member: NEXT Level Business Coaching Kurk LaLemand, an award-winning business coach with over 20 years of experience, leads NEXT Level Business Coaching—a firm focused on helping trades-based business owners take their companies to the next level. He works with electricians, plumbers, builders, and other skilled professionals who are great at what they do but have reached a point where growth requires more than hard work. NEXT Level also works with companies in other industries, but
Managing a business requires a diverse set of skills, and one area that often trips up even the most successful entrepreneurs is finance. For many business owners, finance isn’t their strong suit, and the intricacies of balancing books, managing cash flow, and forecasting future expenses can feel like uncharted waters. But you don’t have to be a financial expert to steer your business toward success. With the right strategies and a bit of proactive planning, even a novice can master the basics and ensure
Every successful business is built on more than grit and good ideas. Money, and more precisely how it’s handled, is often the unglamorous backbone of whether a company thrives or tanks. But not every entrepreneur came into their business dreaming about spreadsheets and cash flow forecasts. In fact, many small business owners are artists, problem solvers, or product lovers—not number crunchers. For those who see financial management as foreign territory, there’s good news: it’s still very possible to run a
Life can feel like a rollercoaster, and finding yourself between jobs might be one of the most heart-stopping drops. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, there lies an opportunity to navigate this transition with resilience and resourcefulness. Rather than succumbing to financial stress, you can employ a suite of smart, actionable strategies to keep your finances steady and your mind at ease. Whether it’s uncovering hidden treasures in your home or even starting a side hustle, these approaches not only help you
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Intelligent Search and Retrieval: Entrepreneurs frequently need to access specific information buried within a vast collection of documents. The
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In today's business landscape, identifying and addressing toxic client relationships is essential for the well-being of your company and your mental health. Toxic clients can drain your resources, disrupt your operations, and harm your reputation. In this guide, we explore the crucial steps to parting ways with a toxic client while maintaining professionalism and protecting your business interests.Spotting Red Flags Recognizing the warning signs of a toxic client is the first step toward safeguarding