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Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign
Have you taken a good long look at the sign being displayed advertising your business to the world? Try to look at it from a customer’s point of view. Be objective and see if it conveys the message you...
View Article‘My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people...
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. After sharing a good meal and a bottle of Petrie wine, they retire to their tent for the night. At about 3 AM, Holmes nudges Watson and asks,...
View ArticleTaking Control of Quickbooks
For many people, one of the most tedious parts of operating your own business is having to do the accounting. Every day it seems, I meet with clients who are struggling to make sure bills are paid on...
View ArticleEntrepreneurship Doesn’t Always Equal Failure
Let’s face it – statistically, you have a better chance of taking your retirement savings and betting it all on Black at Horseshoe. For my generation, that’s like putting $50,000 on a 70% chance of...
View ArticleLeaving in Style – Really Retire from Your Small Business
Wow, where did the time go? I just started my business… Wait that was 1979. It is now 2014. Boy time sure goes by fast. The kids all have families of their own; my oldest has been with me in the...
View ArticlePreparing for End of the Year
End of the year is always a busy time especially if it falls during the holidays. There are several quick and easy ways to save on or put off till next year some of your tax burden. Of course when you...
View ArticleTips When Being Audited
As a business owner, you may be subject to either a financial statement audit or an IRS tax audit. Regardless of which audit you encounter, these tips will help you and your business excel through the...
View ArticleYour Company’s First Impression
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That’s why, as a business owner, it’s important to know what kind of first impression your operation makes on prospective customers. To...
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One Question Can Tell You A Lot About Your Business
Ask yourself this question about your business: How is my business doing compared to last year? There are only four possible answers; I am doing better, I am not doing better, I am doing about the...
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Put the 80/20 Rule to Work in Your Business
You may have heard of the 80/20 Rule at some point. But have you thought about how this simple, but powerful, rule may be applied to your business? The 80/20 Rule has interesting origins. Back in...
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Making a Change Through Grassroots Campaigns
Grassroots lobbying is one way for small businesses to control how they will be influenced. Grassroots lobbying is defined in Wikipedia as the creation of a movement where the group supporting it is...
View Article5 Tips for a Successful Internship Program
Interns can either be a wonderful addition to your workforce or a consistent hindrance to workflow, progress, and your staff questions your sanity for hiring an intern in the first place. Here are 5...
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How Start-up Businesses Can Be Better—Faster
How can start-up businesses start faster? Hint: Find the right environment! Here is a suggestion for start-up businesses to move forward faster: find an environment that eliminates isolation and...
View ArticleThe “Swipe” Adds Up for Small Businesses
There is a mounting need to educate consumers regarding the fees charged by credit card companies and how that trickles downward for the small business. Oftentimes, consumers feel like they are being...
View ArticleTen Top Ways to Celebrate Success
In today’s business world, we tend to think more about successfully overcoming challenges and roadblocks. But businesses also need to focus on success. What best defines success? Look up “success”...
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Who’s On First? How Do I Get To Second? Do You Have A Good Business Support...
Heather Penney – One of the most important keys to a successful business and also to the business owner is having a business management team. Now you may be asking yourself, “Who should be on my team?”...
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Can You Afford Not To?
Blayr Barnard – So many times, I hear my clients say, “I need a secretary (or line worker or sales person, etc) so badly, but I just can’t afford them.” My reaction is usually to tell them that we...
View ArticleEntrepreneurship Doesn’t Always Equal Failure
Let’s face it – statistically, you have a better chance of taking your retirement savings and betting it all on Black at Horseshoe. For my generation, that’s like putting $50,000 on a 70% chance of...
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