The Crescent Cafe - A Major Milestone Reached!

Over the last six months, we have worked together to go beyond the foundational elements and into the next phase of growth for her business.

Client CheckpointsCourtney ZerizefMay 9, 2023business owner, small business growth, growing small business, how to grow my business

Maximizing Efficiency in Your Business Operations

Companies that fail to optimize their operations and streamline their processes not only risk falling behind their competitors, they also risk high burn-out from employees at all levels

Business OperationsCourtney ZerizefMay 2, 2023business operations, business efficiency, workflows, process improvement, waterfall process, software implementation

Navigating Business Growth: Tips for Scaling Successfully

As a business owner, you're always looking for ways to increase your revenue, customer base, and market share.

Business OperationsCourtney ZerizefApril 25, 2023small business growth, how to grow my business, business operations, business strategy, sustainable growth, pnw business owner

6 Reasons Why Hiring a Business Consultant is the Best Decision You'll Make

As a business owner, it can be challenging to manage every aspect of your company on your own.

Business OperationsCourtney ZerizefApril 19, 2023small business, business consultant, business operations, business owner

Tax Prep is a Pain in the Bum

Taxes, Finance, OrganizationCourtney ZerizefMarch 11, 2019creative business owner, creative entrepreneur, solo entrepreneur, tax season, tax prep, small business, photography business tax help, photography business taxes, business tax helpComment

Two brands, one umbrella business?

You’re thinking about expanding your offerings, but unsure if you want to do it under one umbrella brand, or break it up to two? Good question. Let’s discuss.

Marketing, OrganizationCourtney ZerizefNovember 12, 2018creative business owner, creative entrepreneur, photography business, photography business marketing, small business, small business branding

Ideal Client vs. Target Market

MarketingCourtney ZerizefOctober 8, 2018social media for small business, small business growth, Portland photographer, creative entrepreneur, Portland wedding photographer, small business marketing, creative business owner

How do I expand and grow my business?

It seems like there are so many potential pathways to grow a business, that it's hard to know which one to take. Growth takes time and money, so it’s best to understand which pathway to take so you won’t waste yours.

OrganizationCourtney ZerizefSeptember 7, 2018Portland wedding photographer, growing small business, how to grow my business, Portland photographer, rising tide society, wedding photographer, PNW wedding photographer, Denver wedding photographer, creative entrepreneur, creative business owner, small business growth, small business

Let's talk about social media!

MarketingCourtney ZerizefAugust 14, 2018social media, Portland photographer, instagram advice, social media for small business, portrait photographer, photography business, creative entrepreneurComment

What about bank accounts?

Finance, OrganizationCourtney ZerizefJuly 27, 2018Portland photographer, Portland wedding photographer, PNW wedding photographer, Denver wedding photographer, wedding photographer, portrait photographer, creative entrepreneur, photography business, graphic designer businessComment