I sought the LORD, and He answered me and rescued me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed.
Psalm 34:4-5
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Elizabeth
Sep 16, 2026
Quick answer: Before you hire, run the full cost of the position—not just the wages—check whether your cash flow can carry it for a few months, and get specific about the problem it needs to solve. Sometimes that means a full-time employee. Just as often, a contractor, a part-time hire, or an outsourced service gets…
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Elizabeth
Sep 11, 2026
Quick Answer: It may be time to raise your prices when your costs have gone up, you’re keeping less from each sale, or you’re doing more work for the same fee. A full schedule and prices you haven’t reviewed in years are also reasons to take a closer look. Start with your actual costs and…
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Elizabeth
Sep 08, 2026
What a year of walking (and a still-messy desk) taught me about Darren Hardy’s book “We are what we repeatedly do.” Aristotle said that centuries before Darren Hardy wrote a word, but it’s the whole argument of The Compound Effect in seven words. I didn’t pick up this book looking for a new philosophy. I…
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Elizabeth
Sep 01, 2026
Quick Answer: A small-business worst-case plan should name someone who can make urgent decisions, explain how payroll and critical bills will be handled, identify where essential records are kept, and state what should happen if the owner cannot return. The owner’s spouse or family should also know whom to call, where the plan is located,…