Eventually things will open up fully and business activity will be flowing better than it is right now. What will your business look like and what are some changes you can make? Technology The use of virtual meeting technology has skyrocketed with apps like Zoom and Google Meet. This pandemic has forced businesses to be […]
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Help Your Employees Succeed in 5 Steps
One of the common topics that I discuss when advising business owners is that of employees. From finding employees, keeping employees, and sometimes letting employees go. Dealing with employees can be difficult because we are people with emotions, problems, families, health issues, and also have lives outside of work. As a business owner and manager, […]
Why Does a Fast Growing Company Bleed Cash?
The irony of growing a company quickly is that it tends to bleed cash, and a lot of it. Why is this so and what can you do to prevent a cash crunch to keep the momentum going? A fast Growing company is likely to spend more money to feed the growth of the business […]
5 Ways Your Calendar Will Help You to Work Less Hours
Are you using your calendar as a tool to be as productive as possible? Most people do not use their calendar in a way to maximize its effectiveness, but if used properly, it can help you to reduce the amount of hours you work. Here are 5 ways your calendar can help you to work […]
3 Ways to Turn Around a Struggling Business
After the Great Recession there are still some businesses that may be struggling and don’t know what to do about it. Here are a few ways to turn around a struggling business: Upgrade: The rate of change nowadays seems to be accelerating at a pace that has not existed in the past. This includes technology, […]
Don’t Change for the Exception
Most people don’t like conflict and make a great effort to avoid uncomfortable situations with people, especially those who are difficult to satisfy. It’s important to learn from these situations and consider their feedback, but you probably should not change your business practices because of them. Actually, if you listen to them you may seriously […]
Are You Backing Up Your Data?
Most of us use computers for both our businesses and personal lives. What would happen if the information in our computers was lost or destroyed? Would you lose valuable information to run your business, such as the amounts due from your customers? What about the 1,200 pictures that you took with your phone or digital […]