THREE SIMPLE STEPS TOWARDS A BETTER BUSINESS BUDGET
Monday, February 05
“We must consult our means rather than our wishes.” – George Washington Preface: Your budgeting team should schedule a recurring meeting at the beginning or end of each month to discuss what’s going well, what needs to change, etc. That’s the first thing you need to do. 1. The Costs You Count On ...
The Simple ‘Why’ To Consider Professional Mentoring
Wednesday, January 31
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Leaders don’t create more followers; they create more leaders. Think about that for a moment. In a society so focused on gaining more followers, whether via new media technology or in our business, we often eas...
STRATEGIZING YOUR BUSINESS’S CASH FLOW PLAN FOR 2024
Monday, January 22
“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” – George Washington Carver If I’ve learned anything by watching hundreds of businesses succeed and fail during the course of running my business, it’s this: the lifeblood of any business is its ability to collect cash and pay bills as w...
SMALL BUSINESS CASH FLOW CONTROLS
Monday, January 22
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” – Michael Jordan I want to continue my cash flow theme from last week by stating very clearly: we’re here to help think through your small business cash flow controls. If this is overwhelming to you — let us “step in” to take ...
EFFECTIVE MEETING GUIDELINES FOR COMPANIES LOOKING FOR EFFICIENCY
Monday, January 22
“Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” – C. Northcote Parkinson When was the last time you sat through a meeting thinking, “I do not need to be in this meeting”? The double-whammy about meetings you don’t need to be in is that other projects that DO need your attention sit ...
SHAZAM-AS IF IT NEVER HAPPENED
Monday, November 27
Anyone else jump on all those great online Black Friday deals this year? There were a bunch. But, if you chose an online purchase because of the ease of returning said item, you might want to check the return policy. Looks like quite a few retailers are charging for online returns now. Puts a bit...