Strategic Planning Posts

A New Year, A New Business Reality

Now that we’ve turned the page on the holidays and settled into the new year, it’s time to shift our focus forward. January always brings fresh motivation, new goals, and for many business owners, a reality check: Are we... Read More »

What If Your Business Is Part of God’s Greater Plan?

Step Boldly into 2025 As we step into the new year, I want to ask you a question that could change how you approach your business in 2025: What if your business is the exact thing God is using... Read More »

Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet (Even If Goal-Setting Feels Hard)

As we inch closer to the new year, I want to share something many of us hesitate to admit—goal setting can be hard. For years, I struggled with setting meaningful goals. Sometimes it felt overwhelming, like I was supposed... Read More »

Helping Small Business Owners Thrive – Your Referrals Can Make a Difference

Dear Friends/Referral Partners, As the year winds down, I find myself reflecting on the journey of Arnold Business Advisors and the incredible relationships that make this work so meaningful. Many of you on this list are not just contacts;... Read More »

Accidents Happen: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?

This past week, I received a call that no husband wants to get. As I answered, my heart skipped a beat when Lisa, my wife, said, “I’ve been in an accident.” She and her mother had been coming back... Read More »

Unlock Explosive Growth with Rocket Fuel: Discover the Secret Leadership Duo

Many of you have been introduced to EOS and the book Traction. However, if you haven’t read it already, you need to pick up Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters. While Traction lays out the foundation... Read More »

Find Out What’s Holding Your Business Back—It Might Be You

  If you’re a business owner who’s overwhelmed by the constant demands of running your business, you’re not alone. Many business leaders find themselves trapped in the daily grind, unable to step away without worrying that their business will... Read More »

From Survival to Significance: Elevating Small Business Through Purpose

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend a conference where the Economics of Mutuality (EoM) was a central topic. As I listened to how this model encourages businesses to place purpose at the heart of their operations,... Read More »

Navigating the Phases of Your Business Journey: Growing Without Burning Out

Running a business can feel like an endless grind—constantly juggling daily operations, chasing new opportunities, and putting out fires. It’s easy to get caught up in survival mode, losing sight of the bigger picture. But just like life itself,... Read More »

The False Beliefs Around Financial Security: A Christian Entrepreneur’s Perspective

According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, there are 31 million entrepreneurs in the U.S., which is about 16% of the adult workforce. However, about 55% of adults have started a business at some point in their lives, and 26%... Read More »