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The planet has seasons of quiet renewal and of robust growth, and monthly the new moon grows to an expansive fullness. Likewise, your business grows in shifts and stages, and you can learn to get the most out of every phase. At times, it’s best to turn inward and recalibrate, taking inventory of needs and determining the best direction for the future. Other times, the moment is right for an outward expansion, or a forward push in a new direction. Getting a sense for this timing will allow you to use your energy and resources most efficiently, set clear and attainable goals and reach your highest potential.

It can be fun to do things on the fly, but that isn’t always practical or efficient when you’re running a business. In fact, daily and weekly tasks often get a little easier and less stressful if you are able to schedule them as recurring activities. That might sound less exciting, but sometimes a little less spice is a good thing! It can set you on a steady path that is easier to manage and create space for predictability that allows you to be more resilient and productive in your business.

What does the morning of a great day look like for you? I'm asking because in today’s live Spark! session I want to talk to you about intentionally manifesting the work environment that makes you most productive. Every few months I like to sit down and evaluate my morning routine and make sure that it continues to serve me and my best day. Guess what? It's time for me to do that evaluation and I thought I would share this process with you now! Join me! I’m gonna be talking about some new things I am planning as improvements to my morning routine, like:
- Waking up earlier so I have more quiet time
- Ensuring a sense of accomplishment for myself early in the day
- Focusing on proactive work instead of reactive work

Making decisions in your business can be hard. Sometimes it feels like everything is riding on your ability to make the right choice! If you’re feeling stuck, or you're not sure what your next big move should be, today’s episode of Spark is just what you need. The first thing to know is you’re not alone. Whenever anyone has to make a big change that will have a big impact on their business there is a crossroad to face, and that can be scary! But if you shy away from the crossroad, staying on the side streets, and refusing to pick a definitive route, your business may not grow at the rate that you expect or deserve. Today let’s push past those fears and get comfortable with making bigger decisions.

Small businesses often run tight budgets so it’s natural for owners to reinvest profits into the business, especially in the early months of operation. When freelancers and other team members are involved you will find yourself doing payroll on a biweekly or monthly basis. But too often entrepreneurs leave themselves out of this process, for far too long. In this episode of Spark Stephanie talks about the importance of paying yourself consistently. If you are thinking, “I can't afford it!”, relax. This isn’t necessarily about paying yourself a lot, but rather establishing a culture in your business that ensures you get some level of compensation. Once your business is on more solid ground you can increase your compensation over time. Listen up to hear more about:

Why paying yourself regularly is a crucial habit that can impact your overall success
When the time is right…
How to make the change if you haven’t already done so

When you are ready to scale up your business, you will require a different approach and some different skills than you needed when you were in the business start-up phase. To make this transition successfully a mindset shift is critical. This is when you need to take that bootstrapping hat off and change your frame of mind from “I can (and should) do it all” to “where can I best invest to grow?”. Taking your business to a new level shouldn’t equal exhaustion, if you are doing things efficiently. Today Stephanie is sharing tips on how to grow a business in small and big ways, while ensuring that you’re taking care of yourself and your customers.