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The #1 Pain Point Crippling Small Businesses Today – Inflation (and How to Beat It Without Losing Your Sense of Humor)

By Coach Ernest Lewis, Continuous Improvement, Decision Making, High Performance, Inflation, Marketing Strategy

Inflation and How to Beat it! Rising costs and inflation are squeezing small-business margins. You can counter them by owning your numbers, adjusting prices with intention (tiers, index clauses, value bundles), focusing on the 20% that drive 80% of profit, buying smarter with a simple…

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Crushing Q4 Without Losing Your Mind – High Performance Business!

By Coach Ernest Lewis, Continuous Improvement, High Performance, Mindset, Strategic Planning, Success, Systems
Fall isn’t just about cozy sweaters and football, it’s your last big push before year-end. Smart business owners use Q4 to align offers with seasonal demand, set clear goals, rally their teams, and track progress. With a focused strategy, Fall can be your most profitable...
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Simplify

How to Boost Business Efficiency and Profitability by Simplifying

By Coach Ernest Lewis, Continuous Improvement, High Performance, Mindset, Success, Systems
Most small business owners want freedom, not 80-hour workweeks. The secret to less stress, more profit, and happier customers is simplification. By streamlining offerings, automating admin, cutting waste, and focusing on high-margin activities, you reduce burnout, boost efficiency, and build a business you actually enjoy...
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Tough Love

Tough Love – The Secret Ingredient Your Small Business Needs

By Continuous Improvement, High Performance, Leadership, Mindset, Motivation, Success
Encouragement keeps you moving, but tough love drives real growth. In business, that means facing hard truths whether it’s admitting a product isn’t selling, refining your marketing, or rethinking team fit. Tough love isn’t negative; it’s responsibility. Success comes when you stop making excuses and...
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AI Prompts – Your New Secret Weapon for Small Business Success

By AI, Coach Ernest Lewis, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, High Performance, Leadership, Managing Change
  AI isn’t just for tech giants. It’s a game-changer for small business owners too. By learning to write clear, detailed prompts, you can create content, draft emails, brainstorm strategies, and even improve customer service in minutes. The secret? The better the prompt, the better...
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Imposter Syndrome: Still Crashing the Party in 2025

By Coach Ernest Lewis, Continuous Improvement, Emotional Intelligence, High Performance, Leadership, Mindset, Motivation, Success
Even seasoned business owners feel imposter syndrome. It’s not weakness, it’s proof you care. Mistakes are growth, uncertainty is part of innovation, and authenticity builds trust. Feeling doubtful doesn’t make you an imposter; it makes you human. The real leaders are the ones who keep...
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