Does Networking Make You Nervous? Me Too. Almost all of us have tried it: stepping into a room, probably with a nearby bar, and dozens of strangers looking like they're comfortable. They may even look like they know everyone else! But networking is a necessary "evil"...
Success vs. Failure: Does Your Biz Have Emotional Intelligence?
Jan 22, 2024 | Business Advice
This is a serious passion topic for me, I think more small businesses need to take Emotional Intelligence into account when it comes to their employees and leadership. Before I started Avery Atelier, I spent some years working in corporate and in the military....
A SWOT Analysis Is Like Creating For A Siege At Your Castle
Jan 18, 2024 | Business Advice
Protect Your Small Business With A SWOT Analysis When I think of a SWOT analysis, I envision a castle preparing for a siege. It has a moat, enough guards, and even some archers. But what if the enemy has trebuchets? Or there's a secret entrance to the castle no one...
It’s Time To Plan Your 2024/Q1 SMART Goals
Jan 1, 2024 | Business Advice, Branding Improvement
Let's Plan 2024 With Some SMART Goals! If you're like the majority of business owners, then you're probably not quite sure what SMART goals are. And when people bring up having a five-year plan, your eyes might glaze over. Hell, even I struggle to keep up with them!...