Anna Steinfest

Using ChatGPT for small business doesn’t replace your thinking — it helps you turn ideas into clear 90-day action priorities. If you’re a small business owner wondering how to use ChatGPT for small business planning , you’re in the right place. After 20+ years of coaching small business owners , I’ve learned this: tools don’t create results — decisions do . ChatGPT can be an incredibly powerful tool for small businesses when it’s used correctly . That’s exactly what this training shows you....

Like bamboo and the turtle, the strongest businesses grow slowly—rooted in patience, resilience, and purpose. In a world obsessed with overnight success, viral growth, and “hockey-stick” charts, slow growth can feel like failure. But what if slow growth is actually the smartest strategy a small business owner can choose? In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation  episode of Small Business Survival Conversations , we explore a powerful lesson from an ancient Chinese folktale often referred to...

Run Your Race: Why Comparison Is Slowing Down Your Small Business Somewhere, right now, another business owner looks like they’re winning. Their growth seems faster. Their revenue posts look bigger. Their confidence looks effortless. And if you’re not careful, comparison will quietly drain your energy, distort your focus, and slow your progress — without you even realizing it. That’s why this week’s Monday Morning Motivation  on the Small Business Survival Conversations  podcast is all about...