Have you noticed the lifeguards at the pool or at the beach? Their job is to be vigilant, watch weather and water conditions, and to save swimmers and surfers who get into trouble. Around water, some people get into trouble because they are overconfident, too tired, or they are not paying…
Battle Market Uncertainty by Running a Great Business
Are you leaving money on the table because you aren’t running your business as effectively as you could? What do you need to do now to stay ahead of the curve? What should you do to reduce insecurity for your clients and employees, streamline marketing, and take advantage of technology with strategies to build your business?
How to Update Your Business Plan
Once you have a business plan, it is necessary to keep it up-to-date. A business plan helps you stay focused on what you need to be doing, who you need to focus on to be the most successful, and where you should focus your time and resources.
Mistakes Small Business Owners Make That Cost Them Money
1. They push a client into making a quick sale now instead of building a long-term, mutually profitable relationship.
2. They do not complete weekly/monthly/yearly Profit and Loss Statements, so they oftentimes do not know what they are making and where their expenditures are…
Done in a Day! Good for the Year! 33 Steps You Can Do in a Day to Start the Year off Right
Achieve all of your business New Year’s Resolutions in one day. Manage your public profile, identify your goals, delegate tasks, create assignments, and set up workable systems for the year. That’s right, one 8-hour block of time is all it takes. If you start to get overwhelmed…
Entrepreneurship: Succeed or Bust!
Are you meant to be an entrepreneur? Do you have what it takes to build a business for yourself? Do you have a great idea that needs to be in the marketplace? 1. Do you love what you do? Are you passionate about getting up in the morning and starting to work on your business?
True or False? Does Your Business Have What it Takes to be Wildly Successful?
Are these 10 statements true for your business or do you need to make some adjustments? 1. We know what we sell. We are clear about our products, services, and what we offer. We can explain what we do in 30 seconds or less. 2. We have a plan for our business…
A Mid-Year Review for Your Business
This is a great time review goals for your business. Unlike our personal resolutions that may involve dropping a few pounds or organizing the garage, following through (or failing to follow through) with business resolutions can have a major impact on your organization…
Business Resolutions for 2012
This is a great time to set new goals and resolutions for your business. Unlike our personal resolutions that may involve dropping a few pounds or organizing the garage, following through (or failing to follow through) with business resolutions can have a major…
