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Category: Small Business Blog

Plain-English answers for people who own a small business: sales, pricing, hiring, time, money, and keeping going. From Pat Miller and the Small Business Owners Community.

What Should I Sell If AI Can Do What I Teach My Clients?

Businessing with Pat Miller: What Should I Sell If AI Can Do What I Teach My Clients?

If you sell training, consulting or coaching, AI is changing what clients need from you. Here’s what to teach now and what to stop leading with.

What Should I Do If the .com Domain I Want Is Already Taken?

Businessing with Pat Miller: What Should I Do If the .com Domain I Want Is Already Taken?

Can’t get the .com for your business? Pat Miller shares what he learned about .co, .biz, and protecting the domains you own.

Why Aren’t More Clients Hiring Me When I’m Good at What I Do?

Businessing with Pat Miller: Why Aren't More Clients Hiring Me When I'm Good at What I Do?

Good at your work but not getting hired enough? Sell the result your client wants, show your value before, during and after, and let AI find leads.

How Do I Stay Motivated When I’m the Only Boss in My Business?

Businessing with Pat Miller: How Do I Stay Motivated When I'm the Only Boss in My Business?

No boss means nobody redirects you when you’re off track. How business owners stay motivated by changing the people and content they take in.

How Do I Get People I Just Met at a Networking Event to Refer Me?

Businessing with Pat Miller: How Do I Get People I Just Met at a Networking Event to Refer Me?

How to get people you just met at a networking event to trust you enough to refer you. One question to ask and the story to tell.

How Do I Get My Website Ready for AI Agents That Buy Things?

Businessing with Pat Miller: How Do I Get My Website Ready for AI Agents That Buy Things?

AI agents are starting to shop for your customers. Here’s what to put on your sales pages so an agent can find you, trust you and buy.

How Do I Know If I’m Working on the Right Problem in My Business?

Businessing with Pat Miller: How Do I Know If I'm Working on the Right Problem in My Business?

How to tell if you’re working on the right problem in your small business, plus three questions to pick your number one task today.

Are Before-and-After Photos Hurting My Small Business Marketing?

Businessing with Pat Miller: Are Before-and-After Photos Hurting My Small Business Marketing?

An idea from fitness marketing shows “after” photos can push customers away. Here’s what to post instead so buyers see themselves and call you.

Should I Let Customers Pay What They Want?

Businessing with Pat Miller: Should I Let Customers Pay What They Want?

Should a small business let customers pay what they want? What happened when a restaurant and Radiohead tried it, and how to test it safely.

What Should I Be Looking At on My P&L?

Businessing with Pat Miller: What Should I Be Looking At on My P&L?

Your P&L has five parts. Here’s what each one tells you, what to check every month, and how to use it to pay yourself more.

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