Andrea Travillian is a small business consultant, specializing in strategy, growth management and executive coaching. She has been a small business owner since 2002 and has a BA in finance from the University of Iowa and MBA from Creighton University.
After working in banking, mortgages, investments, corporate finance and taxes, Andrea realized her skills lie in long term planning and creating maps to actually achieve those goals. In 2007, she started Smart Step to help others understand their life goals, business goals and how to make everything work together, all without working crazy hours.
During this show we discuss…
What a micro business is and what Andrea does to help those businesses
Some of the best strategies for business owners to invest inside and outside of their business
Why processes are essential to ever being able to sell a business
What you should do to make sure your business is survivable without you
How to develop a strategy plan long-term
How to determine what your vision is for your business… and what your role should be
Andreas best tips for creating a rewarding life outside of your business
How to develop a personal life plan… and why it is a must for every business owner
How to turn ideas from strategy into reality through an organized process
The biggest mistake most business owners make… and how to easily overcome them
What you must know about your financials that can save your business
How to make mistakes, learn from them, apply what you have learned… while avoiding fatal mistakes
How to use processes to be proactive and not reactive
Why business owner meetings are essential to success
The 6 aspects of the small business growth pyramid you should know
And much more…