My Business Coach Blog

Tired of searching’How-to Start a business’?

Tired of searching’How-to Start a business’? Tired of searching high & low for ‘How-to Start a business’? Look no further than ‘My Business Coach’! We have the tools, insight, resources and expertise you need to successfully create and launch your new small business. Have questions? We can answer those too with our online ‘Ask the…

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Happy National Receptionist Day

Happy National Receptionist Day Happy National Receptionist Day!!Today we say ‘Thank You’ to all the receptionist, as you are an integral part of every business. To many, you are the face of the business, and we appreciate you and all that you do. #customerexperience #receptionist #customerservice #faceofthebusiness #receptionistday #AffirtheWay

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Affirm Consulting Proud Sponsor of STEM

Affirm Consulting Proud Sponsor of STEM #BuildABetterTomorrow – Affirm Consulting and My Business Coach are proud to support STEM education and the STEM School Chattanooga . #Inventanooga #payitforward #STEM #education #STEMschool @STEMCHA #chattanooga #tennessee #businessconsulting  #1businesscoach #MyBusinessCoach #AffirmConsulting #AffirmtheWay

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VIRTUAL BUSINESS COACHING AVAILABLE

VIRTUAL BUSINESS COACHING AVAILABLE With all the chaos & uncertainties that businesses and business owners currently face, if you need help gathering your thoughts, developing new ideas or putting together a plan to move forward, schedule an online business coaching session with My Business Coach (www.mybusinesscoach1.com) or our parent company, Affirm Consulting (www.affirm.consulting) We have…

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Don’t Put Yourself In a Box

Don’t Put Yourself In a Box NOTE: There’s likely more reality than symbology in this image. Business growth sounds exciting, however figuring out ‘how to best get out of the box’ is typically more challenging & problematic than first anticipated. Tap into the expertise, tools and resources of small business experts @ My Business Coach.…

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Hindsight is 2020

Hindsight is 2020 If hindsight is 2020, then how do we look FORWARD to the New Year (2020)?? lolStarting your own business should not be guesswork, utilize the small business experts @ My Business Coach to help you successfully launch your new business in 2020. www.mybusinesscoach1.com #HappyNewYear #hindsightis2020 #business #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #startup  #Startabusiness #1businesscoach

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Keep Putting One Foot in Front of the Other

Keep Putting One Foot in Front of the Other Business Startup and Business Ownership is anything but easy, so don’t get caught flatfooted. Learn from the business experts @ My Business Coach, providing the online tutorials, tools, expertise and resources you will need to successfully launch your business. #business #startup #newbusiness #businessowner #entrepreneurship #startabusiness  #businessplan #1businesscoach

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving, as each of us reflects on the blessings within our lives and our businesses!! We wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! We are so blessed every day to work alongside such passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners. #Thanksgiving #blessed #grateful #thankful #1businesscoach #startabusiness #business #smallbusiness  #entrepreneurship #dreamBIG #MyBusinessCoach

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Entrepreneurship is scary enough without being in the dark. Let the experts @ My Business Coach shed some light and ward off the ghosts, goblins and ghouls of business ownership. No Tricks or Treats, just Results… Contact us Today! #HappyHalloween #entrepreneurship #startup #startabusiness #smallbusiness #business #1businesscoach

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National Financial Awareness Day

National Financial Awareness Day Today is National Financial Awareness Day – So what better day to evaluate your company’s financial health or begin developing a plan for greater financial strength. Don’t ignore the obvious, a sustainable business does not happen by chance. Do you need help from the experts or just need help getting started?…

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Don’t Reinvent The Wheel

Don’t Reinvent The Wheel Entrepreneurs all too often try to reinvent the wheel, which inevitably slows their progress, creates unnecessary headaches and may result in a less robust business. New business ownership is risky and pitfall laden, so it’s no place to go it alone… instead utilize the resources from business experts to pave a…

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Should You Start a Business in Texas?

Should You Start a Business in Texas? Texas is a hotbed for new business startups, recently being named the #1 State to start a business. If you’re an entrepreneur in the Lone Star State, now is your time! We can help you turn your business ideas into reality and successfully launch your new business. #gotomarket #startup #Texas #smallbusiness #Texasbusiness #LoneStarState #entrepreneur …

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Don’t Panic

Don’t Panic Entrepreneurs: When the results you get are dramatically different than what you anticipated… Don’t panic, it’s time to adapt. Persistence and embracing change are vital elements of successful business ownership. “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” #entrepreneurlife #businessownership #smallbusiness #1businesscoach #entrepreneur #startup #AffirmtheWay

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Pathfinder Broadcast July 23rd

Pathfinder Broadcast July 23rd We are kicking off our inaugural My Business Coach – Pathfinder Livecast on Tuesday, July 23rd @ 7:00pm ET. Please Join Us!! The Pathfinder Livecast will be simultaneously viewable on Facebook Live, Twitch and YouTube. We will be sharing some helpful content for entrepreneurs, however we welcome your participation by messaging…

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There Is NO Easy Button

There Is NO Easy Button In this age of instant gratification and an app for everything, entrepreneurs seek ‘Easy Buttons’ for creating a successful business. HINT: If it was easy then everyone would own their own successful business, but unfortunately ‘Easy steps’ lead to failed businesses. Build a business worth owning with the help, tools…

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Celebrating National Food Truck Day!

Celebrating National Food Truck Day! Are you ready to start your own food truck business? If so, let the experts @ My Business Coach help you navigate the tricky path to successful business ownership. We can help you make your dream business a reality!www.mybusinesscoach1.com #foodtruck #startabusiness #foodie #businessplan #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #business  #startup #1businesscoach

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For When Failure Isn’t An Option

For When Failure Isn’t An Option When failure isn’t an option… Build a business worth owning. Theory makes for great reading but real-world experience and proven methods & tools are what you need to build a successful business. Join the ‘My Business Coach’ community and let the business experts help you build your dream business.…

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New Intern: Rachel Rubin

New Intern: Rachel Rubin My Business Coach is pleased to announce Rachel Rubin has joined our team as a summer intern focused on expanding our brand to more U.S. markets and internationally. Rachel hails from Gainesville, Florida, and is a rising sophomore at American University’s School of International Service, where she studies Foreign Policy, International…

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Company Brand for Business Startups & Small Business

Why Company Brand is so important to Small Businesses & Business Startups Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners: Trying to launch & grow your business in the shadows of your competitors is painstaking. And lack of a strong company brand can result in your business being short-lived. Your brand is your company’s identity and should help…

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There Are No Easy Steps

There Are No Easy Steps Ready to take your online store from part-time #sidehustle to full-blown business? There’s more to growing your online business than just adding more products. Learn how to grow a successful online business with the help of the small business experts @ My Business Coach (www.mybusinesscoach1.com) Don’t risk your business or your future…

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Want a Rewarding Career?

Want a Rewarding Career? Business ownership is one of the most rewarding career moves anyone can make (second only to retiring, lol) Don’t be fooled though, owning a business isn’t easy. There’s tough decisions, unforeseen challenges and the countless ‘unknowns’ that sneak up on you, however fear not, as My Business Coach can help you…

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Is Georgia Good For Startups?

Is Georgia Good For Startups? FACT: Startup businesses have a high percentage of failing but the location you choose can have a large impact on whether your company succeeds. Georgia recently Ranked in the Top 3 States to start a business.* #Georgia #startup #Success #Business #Goals #1businesscoach #ATL #Atlanta #Macon  #Svannah #Augusta #GA #entrepreneurship #MyBusinessCoach

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Its Time To Get Started

Its Time To Get Started Do you have a great business idea, but not sure how to get started? The My Business Coach team can help you make your business idea a reality, successfully launch your business and map out a growth strategy for your business. Let’s make your dream business a reality! #TheTimeisNow #StartToday #Entrepreneur #StartUp #BeYourOwnBoss #MyBusinessCoach  #buildabettertomorrow #1businesscoach

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Don’t Let Challenges Hold You Back

Don’t Let Challenges Hold You Back Running a business can be difficult. Don’t let unexpected challenges hold you back from growing into the business you aspire to be. My Business Coach is designed to help you overcome challenges and grow your business. #mybusinesscoach #businessexperts #entrepreneurship #success #startup  #hustle #smallbusiness #worksmartnothard

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Cheap Business Coaching

Cheap Business Coaching Business Challenges have you perplexed? We offer business coaching sessions for as little as $75. Get answers to your questions from our team of small business experts who can help you overcome challenges and grow your business. www.mybusinesscoach1.com/coachingMy Business Coach – with virtual coaching options, we can provide one-on-one coaching anytime, anywhere. #businessowners #businessgrowth #smallbusiness #startup #1businesscoach #businessconsultant #businesshelp …

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Strategic Marketing for Small Business

Marketing for Small Business Marketing & advertising is an area where countless small business owners frivolously spend their hard-earned money. Avoid the 6 Biggest Mistakes Small Businesses make in Marketing & Advertising: No marketing plan; sporadic marketing & advertising without a strategy Marketing & Advertising to the masses, versus focused marketing to your business’ specific…

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Keys to becoming a successful small business owner

  ARE YOU READY TO BE A BUSINESS OWNER?   How adaptive to change are you? Can you take the input and feedback from others and effectively integrate those new ideas into your business? If you have a tendency to always defend your ideas or shooting holes thru other’s constructive feedback, then business ownership might…

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My Business Coach welcomes Doug Hough, business coach & consultant

My Business Coach welcomes Doug Hough! My Business Coach​, powered by Affirm Consulting​ is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Hough​ to our team! Doug will join the My Business Coach – Affirm Consulting team as a business coach and business operations consultant supporting the small businesses, startups & entrepreneurs within the My Business…

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Douglas Hough Joins Our Team

Douglas Hough Joins Our Team My Business Coach, powered by Affirm Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of Douglas Hough to our team! Doug will join the My Business Coach – Affirm Consulting team as a business operations consultant and business coach supporting the small businesses, startups & entrepreneurs within our My Business Coach community. With over 35…

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Don’t Get Dragged Down By Unknowns

Don’t Get Dragged Down By Unknowns Starting a business and owning a business is no easy task. The ‘unknowns’ of business ownership can be unnerving, costly and sometimes deadly to your business. Let our team of business experts help guide you to success – www.mybusinesscoach1.com #startabusiness #businessowner #entrepreneurlife #hvaclife #electrician #electricianlife #fabrication  #landscaping #painting #autorepair #salon #restaurant #foodtruck #retail #designer #smallbusiness My Business Coach  #1businesscoach Affirm Consulting #AffirmtheWay

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Skip Common Mistakes

Skip Common Mistakes Business owners & entrepreneurs: A trial and error approach can be time consuming, extremely costly, and many times unsuccessful. There’s now a solution developed specifically for startups and small business. Learn online, at your own pace from a team of business experts @ My Business Coach – www.mybusinesscoach1.com #entrepreneur #startup #newbusiness #business #startabusiness #smallbusiness #businessowner  #businessconsultants #1businesscoach powered by Affirm Consulting #AffirmtheWay

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Meet One on One

Meet One on One In today’s ultra-competitive business arena, we find ourselves constantly traveling and meeting on-the-go in coffee shops, restaurants and even microbrews… We believe atmosphere and a great coffee or meal helps to set the tone for a successful meeting. What’s your favorite place to meet clients, partnered suppliers, or gather your team??…

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New Intern

New Intern We are pleased to have Kevin Thacker working on our Affirm Consulting – My Business Coach team, as a business analyst intern. Although Kevin is currently studying abroad at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Munich, he continues to be an integral part of our marketing strategy & deployment team, focused on engaging do-it-yourself entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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Make a Business Yourself at a Low Price

Make a Business Yourself at a Low Price Finally, a proven solution for the do-it-yourself entrepreneur who wants to start a business: My Business Coach – mybusinesscoach1.com– Work at your own pace– Online tutorial with a checklist, guide, expertise, insight and tools you’ll need– No high-dollar consultants– Access to business experts for those challenging questions– Membership…

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How to Turn an Idea Into a Business

How to Turn an Idea Into a Business How do you take a business idea and turn it into an actual business? The answer is, My Business Coach. ‘My Business Coach’ is an online tutorial with the checklist, guide, tools, insight and expertise you need to make your dream business a reality. www.MyBusinessCoach1.com #startabusiness #tutorial #businesscoach #businessanswers #onlinebusiness #businesshelp  #entrepreneur #buildabettertomorrow #AffirmtheWay

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New Partners!

New Partners! My Business Coach is proud to be partnered with Taylor Hull Racing and the COMP Cams Drift Cadillac for the 2019 Formula Drift season. My Business Coach provides everyday people with the checklist, tools, expertise and insight they need to create, launch and grow their business for as little as $1.65/day. Let us help you make your dream business a reality. www.MyBusinessCoach1.com…

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Importance of Proven Business Strategies

Importance of Proven Business Strategies One of the biggest risks in launching a new business is utilizing an entirely new and unproven business strategy. It’s far better to use a time-tested, proven strategy in order to get your business off the ground. The same strategies are being used by experts in the field. The good…

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Success Story: Simple Scone

Success Story: The Simple Scone The Simple Scone – Another successful business startup utilizing the tools, resources and expertise of My Business Coach. Are you ready to turn your business idea into a reality? www.MyBusinessCoach1.com #startup #howto #startabusiness #entrepreneur #businessplan #startupchecklist #smallbusiness #businessowner  #bakery #scones #bakeshop #buildabettertomorrow #AffirmtheWay

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Pre-Launch Party

Pre-Launch Party Thanks to everyone who came out last week, despite all the rainy weather, for the Affirm Consulting – My Business Coach Pre-Launch Party. Thanks again to Pierce and the K Brew crew for hosting us and the delicious bagels & schmear. www.MyBusinessCoach1.com is now officially launched. @mybusinesscoach  #HowTo #startabusiness #entrepreneurship

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Pre-Launch Offers

Pre-Launch Offers PRE-LAUNCH OFFERS Offer 1: Purchase a Creating Your Business – Standard Membership and receive an Annual Membership (that’s 9 months FREE!) Offer 2: Purchase a Creating Your Business – Annual Membership and receive a FREE Launching Your Business – Annual Membership (A $599 Value!) My Business Coach – LET’S TURN YOUR BUSINESS IDEA…

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Defining Your Value Proposition Worksheet updated

The Defining Your Value Proposition Worksheet was updated on February 16th. If you are a Creating Your Business or Platinum member, please check out this updated worksheet. If you are an active My Business Coach member and have suggestions for a new tool, worksheet or form which could benefit you and your business, please let…

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Target Markets tool updated on Feb. 12, 2019

Defining Your Target Markets tool updated The Defining Your Target Markets tool in the Creating Your Business module was updated on February 12th. If you are a My Business Coach member, please check out this updated tool. As always, if you have suggestions for new tools which could benefit you and your business, please let…

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Zac Carter Hard at Work

Zac Carter Hard at Work DO NOT DISTURB! – He is laser focused. lol My Business Coach partnered team member Zac Carter diligently working on the finishing touches of the new My Business Coach website. Are you ready to turn your business idea into a reality?  www.mybusinesscoach1.com #startabusiness #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife  #startmyownbusiness #businesscoach #howtostartabusiness #embracetheprocess #mybusinesscoach

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Kicking Off 2019

Kicking Off 2019 We kicked off 2019 on the West Coast in San Francisco, then were off to Knoxville, TN next stop was Charlotte, NC and finally back to Orlando, FL. Following the official launch of My Business Coach on March 1st, we will be headed back to the West Coast.  #EnjoytheJourney #EntrepreneurLife #embracetheprocess #startabusiness #1businesscoach #mybusinesscoach  #SanFrancisco #CharlotteNC #KnoxvilleTN #Orlando

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Join Us For Our Launch!

Join Us For Our Launch! Join us for the unveil of ‘My Business Coach’ on March 1st @ Noon (EST) – No gold pans or sluice boxes needed, however inviting a friend is encouraged. Sign up to join the My Business Coach Community and receive updates @ www.MyBusinessCoach1.com #startabusiness #entrepreneurship #howtostartabusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #businessgrowth  #howto #newbusiness #newbusinessowner

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New tools & expertise for the entrepreneur

If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, or know someone who is, help us spread the word about ‘My Business Coach’. Our team of business experts have painstakingly compiled the proven methodologies, expertise, tools and resources of Affirm Consulting and packaged them for the do-it-yourself (DIY) entrepreneur and small business owner. As you might…

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Utilize the Free Tools You Have!

Utilize the Free Tools You Have! Small businesses need to utilize social media to inform & connect with target markets and potential customers. Denying the power of social media is negatively impacting your company, it’s time to move past the myths. If you need help aligning your company’s marketing & growth strategy, contact Affirm Consulting,…

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Success Story: AZ Rag IPS

Success Story: AZ Rag IPS AZ Rag IPS (Knoxville, TN). Louie Garza & the AZ Rag’s team continue to #EmbracetheProcess and the #results speak for themselves. They are in the process of expanding into a new facility, as part of their continued rapid business growth. Affirm is pleased to call this team one of our partnered clients. Congratulations @AZRagIPS…

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