This month, Terri shares how to fall back in love with your business by ditching the chaos, reconnecting with your why, and tapping into Gainesville’s Love Local magic. When one business gets its groove back, the whole community feels it.
FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH YOUR BUSINESS
Let’s be real for a second: running a business can feel a lot like a relationship gone stale. In the beginning, you’re obsessed—dreaming big, full of ideas, totally smitten.
Then somewhere between the receipts, the invoices, the payroll, the “I’ll deal with that tomorrow,” and the endless decisions… the spark just poofs. Gone. Suddenly your business feels less like a love story and more like… well, a situationship.
But here’s the thing—your business *can* be fun again. You can get that spark back. And it starts with giving your business (and yourself) the clarity, structure, and support you’ve been avoiding.
REDISCOVER YOUR WHY — THE SPARK IS STILL THERE
Remember the moment you decided to start this whole adventure? You were bold. You were excited. You believed in something.
That original why didn’t disappear—it’s just hiding under your to-do list. Dust it off. Hold it again. It’s the fuel behind everything.
CLEAR OUT THE CHAOS — LOVE DOESN’T LIVE IN A MESS
Let’s spill some truth: nothing ruins the vibe faster than messy books, clunky systems, or decisions made out of sheer exhaustion.
When your numbers make sense, your processes actually process, and your plans point somewhere meaningful? Oh honey, the confidence that comes back.
That’s when running your business stops feeling like a burden… and starts feeling like the thing you fell in love with.
LEAN INTO YOUR LOCAL VILLAGE — GAINESVILLE STYLE
Here’s where the Love Local magic really shows up.
Gainesville isn’t just a place to run a business—it’s a community that rallies, supports, and genuinely wants to see you win.
After working with business owners all over the city, I’ve seen the glow-up that happens when the chaos calms down. A confident owner makes confident decisions. Confident decisions build stronger businesses. And stronger businesses make Gainesville shine.
That’s why I love what I do—helping our local businesses get organized, get clear, and glow up from the inside out. Because when one business gets its groove back, the whole community wins.
MAKE SPACE FOR JOY AGAIN — YES, YOU’RE ALLOWED
A business that runs smoothly gives you room to breathe. To create. To dream. To lead. Joy is not a luxury in business—it’s a strategy. And it’s time to reclaim it.
THE FINAL WORD: BECAUSE IT JUST MAKES CENTS
If your business has been giving “it’s complicated,” this is your sign to hit reset.
Revisit your why. Clear the clutter. Lean into your community. Let joy back in.
You didn’t build this business to be stressed—you built it to make an impact, serve your people, and create a life you love.
And loving your business? That just makes cents.
Terri Bork, Abacus Gal | abacusgal.com
As a local bookkeeper, advisor, and profit strategist, Terri helps business owners replaced overwhelm with clarity, confidence, and calm—so they can finally enjoy what they built. Terri Bork | Abacus Gal | abacusgal.com | 813-358-8386