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Business Growth, Community Lane Hoffbeck Business Growth, Community Lane Hoffbeck

Why Small Business Owners Should Make Iterations Their Superpower

If you are struggling to take the next step because it feels scary… if you are endlessly debating if you should start something… then this blog is for you. Iterations take the pressure off. Iterations give you confidence. Iterations can be your unassuming superpower. This is a quick two-minute read for anyone who needs some motivation and encouragement to get after it.

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Business Growth, SEO Lane Hoffbeck Business Growth, SEO Lane Hoffbeck

Unveiling the Power of Google Reviews for Boosting your SEO Strategy

Did you know that receiving Google Reviews is a great way to increase your business’ local search rank?  There are a lot of platforms that you can get reviews on, but Google Reviews have a lot of power to affect your local SEO search results because most people search on Google. Take this as your sign — your Google Business Profile should be set up, and you should be trying to get great reviews.

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Business Growth, Community Lane Hoffbeck Business Growth, Community Lane Hoffbeck

Why We Chose Oceanside, CA as Our Life and Small Business HQ

Location isn't just coordinates , it's a heartbeat. Oceanside, California captured our hearts — a town full and alive with diversity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a contagious underdog energy. We're inspired by this place we call home, and we wanted to share a little bit more why! If you're eager to see your business thrive in Oceanside, CA, let's chat. We deeply believe that this vibrant community of ours only gets better and better when more entrepreneurs like you add to it.

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Bookkeeping, Business Growth Lane Hoffbeck Bookkeeping, Business Growth Lane Hoffbeck

Avoid These 3 Bookkeeping Issues & Use Quickbooks Connections Right

Trust us, you do not want to make these bookkeeping mistakes in Quickbooks Online. Get practical steps for setting up your bank and account connections so your data imports automatically and smoothly and learn about 3 common connection mistakes to avoid (and what to do if you already stepped in it). If you use Quickbooks Online, save yourself the stress and headaches of messing up your bookkeeping and be sure to read this blog.

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Branding, Business, Business Growth Alyssa DeGeorge Branding, Business, Business Growth Alyssa DeGeorge

What is a Brand Style Guide and Why You Need One

Branding goes beyond a logo. It's about the way your business makes someone feel when they interact with it. It includes a blend of visuals, mission, messaging, and more. A brand style guide unifies these elements, ensuring consistent brand recognition while also building trust. While guidelines are vital, we also share how and why they ought to be adaptable as a business grows and changes. Every single business needs a brand style guide, and when you invest in it, you’re choosing to take your business to the next level.

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Learn how to wield your influence

We all have influence. Maybe you are an “influencer” and you already knew that. Or maybe you need a reminder that people are influenced by what you do. Yes…YOU! What you do makes an impact. How you do what you do influences the results. Influence in and of itself is not a good or bad thing. It just is. It can be used in both good and bad ways. Don’t hear “influence” and think “manipulation.” Read on for the Top 6 Factors of Influence and our key bite-sized takeaways from Robert B. Cialdini’s book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.

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Business Growth, Musings, Business Lane Hoffbeck Business Growth, Musings, Business Lane Hoffbeck

What’s your Run Rate?

If you think I’m asking you how fast you can run a mile, then make sure you read this blog!

Run rate is a simple and quick way to help you forecast your financials. It looks at what you have done in the past (revenue, profit, expenses, etc.) and replicates it moving forward into the future for the rest of the year.

My goal here is that by the end of this blog you not only know what your run rate is, but you also know how to consistently be aware of it.

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Business Growth, Musings, Business Lane Hoffbeck Business Growth, Musings, Business Lane Hoffbeck

Get the Haircut

How something as simple as a haircut can make a big impact on our businesses. Yes, this is a blog about a haircut. I’d neglected my self-care for too long, and when I finally got the haircut — it reminded me of something so important: business health and business owner health are directly correlated.

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