Hopefully we don’t see a pandemic like COVID-19 in a long time or never see one again. Aside from practicing safety, there are many business changes that you are probably thinking of making and here are a few examples: Work from Home More, but not too Much Now that many of us have been forced […]
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What Should We Do?
With business closings, unemployment, restrictions, and people directly or indirectly impacted by the virus, what should we do? Here are some things we can do: Don’t Make Drastic Changes When possible, do not make significant, time-consuming, and cash-consuming changes. These are not normal times and no one knows how long this situation will last. Adapt […]
Why is Sales Such a Bad Word?
Everyone is trying to sell something, whether we realize it or not. Even employees are trying to sell themselves to get a job and keep moving up the ladder. Although selling has a bad reputation, it is more about intent, which makes it either good or bad. The Bad Side of Sales Selling a service […]
Are You Keeping Track of the Right Metrics?
Financial information tends to bore most people except for accountants, accountants, and accountants. Even though the thought of looking through and analyzing numbers may scare you, there are some metrics that drive your financial results and should be measured carefully. They are usually more exciting to keep track of because they can also help predict […]
How to Destroy Your Business Success in 6 Steps
Sometimes to be successful means to avoid doing the things that will destroy your success. It’s easy to go down the wrong path and it’s important to be aware of this. Step #1: Saddling Your Business with Debt Conventional wisdom states that there is smart debt vs. dumb debt or a similar description of two […]
Which Type of Business is the Best One to Own?
Which type of business is the best one to own? The short answer is one that makes money, but the long answer is that it should have all or some of the following characteristics: Simple product or service: The more complex the product or service you are offering, the harder it is to operate your […]
An Alternative to Setting Goals
Setting goals can become very frustrating and produce anxiety when we realize that they aren’t being achieved. Should you set goals that are very likely to happen or goals that are very difficult to reach? What if you miss your goal by a minor amount or the outcome was good, but not what you expected? […]
New Year, New Goals or a Waste of Time?
Christmas Day just passed by and another year is approaching in just 5 days. Did you set goals for the New Year or do you think they are just a waste of time? You are probably right either way, but if you do set goals, there are ways to increase your odds of actually achieving […]
10 Small Improvements That Have a Big Profit Impact
Improvements do not have to take an enormous effort to make a huge impact on your profits. Sometimes it’s the small things that add up over time. Here are 10 simple improvements that can have a significant impact on your profits: Schedule work better: Are you wasting time by scheduling work poorly? For example, do […]
Are You Too Financially Cautious?
Is it possible to be too financially cautious? Cautious does not mean that you are just conservative or frugal with your money, but that you are too afraid to spend your money wisely. You may not even be aware that you are too cautious and here are some examples: Hesitate to make the right investments: […]