Know Your Numbers: KPIs,Goal Setting, and Achievement for Entrepreneurs
Introduction: One of my favorite things about the clients we serve is how driven they are. They are full of brilliant ideas, believe in the work they do, and are […]
When to Hire, When to Automate
As an entrepreneur, it’s common to look for ways to optimize your business processes and increase efficiency. Naturally as the business grows, most business owners begin thinking about growing a […]
The Future of Pool and Spa Retail: Embracing Automation for Growth and Efficiency
Introduction The pool and spa industry has always been dynamic, with ever-evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and market trends. As we move forward, automation is poised to play a significant […]
Creative Burnout & How to Handle It
It’s Thursday afternoon. You look at your list of things you needed to get done this week, working ON YOUR BUSINESS and well… you’re not there. The work isn’t done […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business
Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. But it can also be one of the most challenging. There are countless things to learn […]
How to Successfully Take Time Off
As I sit down to write this post, it is the last day of work for us for 2022. By the time you read this, we will be visiting family […]
5 Signs it’s Time to Automate Your Business
When Confluence Business Solutions was created eight years ago, I was an employee one day and a “small business owner” the next. I had aspirations to start a business…but not […]
Oh Look… A Shiny Object
As one of the many kiddos of the 80’s diagnosed with ADD and learning issues, I quite literally have millions of ideas running around in my head at any one […]
Boost Your Earnings By Collecting Referrals and Testimonials
Not too long ago I had a pre-sales call with a client. She reported that her business was thriving, that she had new clients on the regular and she was […]
The Wild, Wild West of Text Message Marketing
by Christi Stafford Norfleet Stop what you’re doing! Where is your phone? I’m going to guess with about 90% certainty that your phone is at a minimum within reach of […]