Author Archives: collinharbour

5 Ways to Build Esteem for your Business

By Business Growth, Business Leaders, Business Strategy, Small Business, Solopreneur, Success

Building esteem for your business is crucial for long-term success and growth. I’m a firm believer in mindset as the top driver for individuals and businesses establishing themselves in the marketplace.  Second to mindset, reputation is a large driver of how services and products can be delivered and received.  This article will focus on reputation and “esteem”.  In 2023, there are several ways to achieve this goal and improve your business’s reputation in the market. Here are five strategies you can implement this year.

Ten Ways to Stay Competitive in a Crowded Marketplace

By Business Growth, Business Strategy, Small Business, Solopreneur, , ,

As a small business or even a solopreneur, competition can be fierce and staying ahead can be challenging, particularly if there is no strategy in place as a road map. However, with the right strategies, you can do more than just survive.  Indeed, the right strategy or strategies can help you can thrive in a crowded market. Here are some tips to help you stay competitive.

Strategy Talks Podcast Recap: How to Create a Sustainable Business Strategy

By Business Leaders, Business Strategy, Harbourtime Strategy Talks (2020-2021), Podcasts, Small Business, Success, , , , , ,

The following is a summary of a Harbourtime Strategy Talks Podcast session. A summary of the topics discussed is below. The recording date was January 12, 2021. Podcast *Please note, this is not an exact transcription, as I took some liberties in transcribing from the Podcast discussion.* Trent Simmons is the CEO of Hardeman Company

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Business Strategy Reminder After Rejoining The Sports Cards Hobby

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(Originally published on LinkedIn on February 20, 2020.) At a recent lunch meeting with Justin Rand of Rand Consulting, we discussed the need to have a hobby on the side, allowing a little relief to the normal grind of work, family, and life in general. He had taken his love of Jeeps and elevated the hobby

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11 Quotes on Making Strategic Moves

By Business Leaders, Business Strategy, Just Make Contact, Quotes, Small Business, Solopreneur, , , , , ,

We all make strategic moves every day. I recently read a great quote from a Nineteenth Century American Humorist, Josh Billings. (Below, Quote #1). No doubt, knowing how to play your cards, no matter how many you are holding, is important. But other reading over these quotes from Coaches, Business Leaders, and Political Leaders can

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When you make an “F” – Overcoming Failure

By Business Leaders, Failure, Just Make Contact, Small Business, Solopreneur, Success, ,

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill Tuesday was a bad day. The weather was nice. Opportunity was all over the place. But frankly, I simply failed at Tuesday. I was a little tired from Halloween on Monday. I was tired from the first

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5 best business podcasts to help you grow your business

By Business Growth, Business Leaders, Business Strategy, Podcasts, , , , ,

We are fortunate to live in 2022. We are not perfect. Society still has many, many serious issues to solve. We are working on it. As they say, “we are only human”. One of the most exciting things about living in 2022 is the availability of media, including Podcasts. Reading is important, but as technology

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