Darlene's Story
FIRST GENERATION OF A NEW BREED
“Either quit or grow. That is the way business is in the United States. You cannot be half-assed successful.” - Desi Arnaz
Forty years ago if I...
AT WHAT POINT DO YOU ASK FOR HELP?
The testimonial I most often hear is, “I wish I met you sooner.” This tells me business owners wait too long to ask for help.
Per the Small Business Administration, 85% of all...
Are Social Media Reviews From Real Customers?
42% of all online reviews are fake. This statistic was published by Kim Komando citing a report from researchers at BestSEOcompanies. Some media sites set standards for how many positive...
AN EMPLOYEE TODAY IS YOUR COMPETITOR TOMORROW
Successful businesses must protect themselves from an employee today becoming a future competitor. Many business owners don’t believe this could happen to them. I used to think so too. ...
Business Owners Lack People Management Skills
Business Owners Lack People Management Skills
Recently I presented a webinar to SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) guiding business owners on a variety of Exit Strategies. In my...
Strategy versus Marketing. Most business owners don't realize they need both plans.
Small Business Owners Do Not Know The Difference Between A Strategic Plan And A Marketing Plan.
Almost every business owner I meet tells me they need more customers so the first thing they do is...
When Will Women Business Owners Get Off The Merry-Go-Round?
I recently spoke to a dynamic online women in a business roundtable. The topic of discussion was how to say ‘no’ in business decisions that result in making more money.
I selected this...
What Is Your Goal For 2022?
2022 is upon us, and small businesses are struggling to reach out of the pandemic. Yet, per Vice President Kamala Harris, one-third of all small businesses in the United States closed due to covid....
A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish
A GOAL IS JUST A WISH WITHOUT A PLAN
What is the goal for your business? Reach another level of revenue? Perhaps you plan to move up to six figures, seven or even eight? ...
Meet Amanda Kennedy
Meet Amanda Kennedy, an entrepreneur. In this Darlene's Biz Talk podcast, learn how Amanda and her husband Bob, turned their hobby into a full-time successful and profitable business....
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Darlene Ziebell
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Prominent entrepreneur, author, and business consultant Darlene Ziebell is excited to be writing this blog to help others navigate the world of business. This blog is one of several initiatives she has already launched to help entrepreneurs prepare for and overcome challenges in running a business. Darlene bases her methods on lessons learned from her own companies and hundreds of consulting clients. Read her articles and learn from the world's No.1 Business coach entrepreneurs wish they met sooner. She is a former CEO, Director, and public speaker. In addition to her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, her extensive career consists of practical experience bootstrapping four startups and advising the Fortune 1000 as a management consultant.
