Come Reconnect at Fall Market

If you haven’t heard, Fall Market will take place at High Point this year, from October 13 – 21. To help ensure attendees’ safety, High Point Authority has extended Market from five to nine days, which it has divided into three attendance days in order to spread out crowd flow and allow for proper social…

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In Uncertain Times, Your Vision Will Get You Through

Every business has to manage with some level of uncertainty. But every now and then something happens that causes uncertainty to rise to the level of upheaval. Your world goes topsy-turvy, and you find yourself facing challenges you haven’t encountered before. The way to keep your bearings is to focus on the future and your…

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Create the Mindset to Finish Strong

Photo Credit: Jason Hayes Consult any number of experts on what determines business success and you’re likely to find about as many different answers. One thing is certain, though. You can’t achieve success unless you can envision what success looks like or create the mindset. Regardless of where you are now, as you look ahead,…

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To Move Forward, You May Need to Change

Photo Credit: Stark Photography It’s said that nothing succeeds like success. If you want to grow your business, though, sometimes you have to recognize that what made you successful up to now won’t guarantee success going forward. In fact, it may hold you back. That may include the members of your team. Letting go of…

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Plan Now for a Great Year-End

Photo Credit: Emily Wilson Photography No matter whether your business has been thrashing or thriving so far this year, you still have plenty of time left to steer it toward a strong finish. You may not have all the answers to your questions, but don’t let that stop you from revisiting and resetting your goals…

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Identify What’s Holding You Back

Are you feeling stuck or frustrated that your business is not doing as well or growing as fast as you’d like? It happens to most business owners every now and then. Things are going fine, and then you hit a plateau or roadblock that you can’t seem to get past. When that occurs, you need…

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Build Self-Confidence by Investing in Yourself

Photo Credit-Stark Photography Are self-doubt and fear of failure keeping you from achieving the dreams you have for your business? Do you admire—maybe even envy a little—peers who exude self-confidence and success, and wish you could be more like them? Well, you can, if you are willing to devote some time and effort to developing…

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Making Smart Decisions During Challenging Times

Photo Credit-Stark Photography When a crisis hits, our emotions automatically kick in. Worry, fear, depression, panic are common responses to stressful situations. You need to allow yourself to experience those feelings and then work past them. Don’t make decisions about your business when you’re feeling distressed. You can avoid reactive decisions and overcome your anxiety…

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OPTIMIZE Your Operations

Photo Credit-Stark Photography Up to now, this has been a disappointing year for many design firms. However, designers in some parts of the country are beginning to see business pick up again, which bodes well for the rest of us. When business does return, you’ll want to get the maximum benefit from each project. Use…

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Nurturing Relationships in an Online World

During this time of social distancing we’ve all had to become more adept at using technology to keep in touch with our teams, clients, suppliers and tradespeople. If you’re beginning to dread having to participate in yet another virtual meeting or conversation, you’re not alone. Many of us are experiencing “Zoom” fatigue, and that includes…

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