Did you know the average small business has a lifespan of 8.5 years? As a small business owner how do you combat burnout, while maintaining optimal output and competitive advantage, while extending your business past the average lifespan? Ashley Cauley, owner of Rustic Thyme Photography and this month’s Small Business Spotlight, tells us exactly how she does it.

Read more about how keeping a thumb on your professional pulse helps streamline internal processes, assists in identifying who determines your brand value, and allows you to be the most authentic business owner possible.

The insight in this spotlight is incredible!

Have you ever sat back and thought about the difference between working ON your business and working AT your business? Do you find yourself working 70-80 hours a week to achieve success? If you have, you could relate to Mike Ehinger, the co-owner of this month’s small business spotlight.

“You’ve got to find yourself first. Everything else will follow.” - Charles de Lint

Read Brittany’s spirited advice to business owners and see what personal obstacles she overcame for her "everything else will follow" .

You won’t want to miss how Avi and his team help individuals and organizations become unstuck through various consulting services and the story of how Olitzky Consulting Group came to be.

Read the story of American Drapery Systems, Inc., how they’ve overcome obstacles, and their advice for you!