The Basso Business Building Program features a unique format where we work with business owners and professionals to provide them with a formula for success through focused planning, strategic goal setting, weekly consulting sessions and candid video updates of their progress.  Brian Fagan of All Boro has been working diligently with the Basso on Business team to make changes in every aspect of his professional life in order to achieve his goals. This week Brian focused on keeping his thoughts positive and upbeat in all situations that may arise as opposed to immediately seeing each situation in a negative light.  Brian took the time to really focus on each challenge that came up this week and concentrate on keeping his thoughts constructive and optimistic.  This allowed him to turn each situation into a positive opportunity while keeping his stress level down and remaining focused on his weekly goals without being distracted by the challenges that came up.

Check out the video for Brian’s candid thoughts and make sure to leave your comments and suggestions. Make sure to tune in each week for new updates from Brian and the Basso on Business team.   

Overworked?  It may be time to recharge your batteries.

One of the biggest and most common mistakes that small business owners make is failing to delegate.   They carry the responsibility of the entire company on their shoulders, attempting to be involved in every decision at every level whether it’s customer service, marketing, sales, accounts payable while email piles up in their inbox… the list goes on.  It’s easy to get snagged up in the little stuff on a daily basis, leaving less time to concentrate on actually running the company.  Especially in these economic times, business owners are overcompensating, trying to do more with less resources.  The result of burning the candles at both ends?  Burning out.

Guest Post by Michele Gervat, American Heart Association

"Fight or flight”: the adrenaline rush when something is happening around you causing stress.  Can be a good thing at times, but when stress is constant (chronic), your body remains in high gear off and on for days or weeks at a time. Chronic stress that causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure may damage the artery walls.

Signs of stress:

1.    Aches and Pains

2.    Energy Level and Sleep

3.    Feeling tired without a good reason

4.    Trouble sleeping

Do you want to add years to your life?  Or life to your years?

Feeling your best boosts your zeal for life! Add some activity to your life and reap the benefits of boosting your mental and physical wellness. Take advantage of a sunny day and spend some time outdoors. Sunlight on your skin helps your body produce vitamin D, which brings many added health benefits.

Physical activity boosts mental wellness.
• Regular physical activity can relieve tension, anxiety, depression and anger.
• Good vibrations, good sensations follow physical activity,
• Most people also note an improvement in general well-being over time during the weeks and months as physical activity becomes a part of your routine.

Exercise increases the flow of oxygen which directly effects the brain. Your mental acuity and memory can be improved with physical activity, important functions for a small businss owner.