Building a business without a clear core is like boarding an elevator with no buttons. This simple triangle unpacks the point, the people, and the promise so your message moves with momentum. Save this for your next strategy sprint.

Calm client onboarding is quiet leadership.
When the entry is clear, people trust the journey.
Orientation before action reduces friction, steadies expectations, and sets the tone for everything that follows.
Read more at www.bizorca.com/p/client-onb...

Most service businesses don't stabilize by adding more clients, but rather keeping the right ones. If your calendar feels full but your income and energy don't, this may explain why. Get more insight on systems to support the 80/20 principle in your practice: www.bizorca.com/p/80-20-rule...

Messaging your services clearly attracts the right clients. Here's a 10-point checklist to help clarify your marketing communications: www.bizorca.com/p/message-to...

Stating your price should feel empowering, not generate anxiety. Learn some simple guidelines for pricing with confidence here: www.bizorca.com/p/the-simple...

Automation is a valuable business tool. But it's a tool, it doesn't replace human connection. Read more at www.bizorca.com/p/when-autom...

Building a more sustainable business starts with a simple recurring appointment: www.bizorca.com/p/the-one-ap...

Clear client communication prevents confusion and disengagement: www.bizorca.com/p/the-hidden...

As a business owner, sometimes you just need other humans to talk to that are going through similar struggles. Join fellow entrepreneurs for a free conversation and Q&A session, happening today at 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern. Join us here: pod.bizorca.com/events/17A871

Complicated service menus can confuse and overwhelm prospective clients. Use this simple 10-minute exercise to better communicate your value to prospective clients: www.bizorca.com/p/how-to-sim...

"Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn't, pays it." -Albert Einstein

There's no evidence that Einstein ever said this, but, it's still wise.

Which side of the compound interest equation do you live on? How is it impacting your life?

The majority of what you need to know about personal finance literally fits on an index card. There are many variations of this, but this one comes from University of Chicago professor Harold Pollack. Do most of these things, most of the time, and you'll be way ahead of most people.

Budgeting should be empowering, not painful. Tonight at the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum, WA, I'll be presenting a hands-on workshop in which attendees will create version 1.0 of their zero-based budget. To learn more and RSVP, see the Meetup group here:

Too many people start their personal finance journey by asking questions such as:

How do I get out of debt?
How do I boost my credit score?
What should I invest in?

A better question is: What do I value?

#FinancialValues

An unexpected IRS notice appeared in my mailbox yesterday.

With curiosity, and of course trepidation, I opened it right there at the mailbox. At the top was written "IRS Notice CP99D". As an IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent, you might think I would know what that was...

At last night's class, we discussed the importance of starting to invest early.

Why is this so important?

Because of the power of compound interest. The earlier you start investing, the longer your investment returns have to also earn investment returns, growing your nest egg faster and bigger.