April is Financial Literacy month. How can families alleviate stress about money? From Mary’s book, Money Smart: How not to buy cat food when you don’t have a cat
Money Tips for Families
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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.
Overcoming Writer’s Block in 15 Minutes a Day
In a terrific interview with Seth Godin, Godin says he only spends about 15 minutes per day writing. Genius. Many aspiring authors think they have to block out hours, weeks and months to put words to paper and get started.
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…
21 Tricks to Keep Focus, Motivation and Deadlines During the Holidays for Busy Managers
The holidays are right around the corner. This is the time of year where time accelerates. We often feel as though there is just too much to do and not enough free time to accomplish everything we think we should do. Some of us just give up and do nothing. Others fall hopelessly behind…
Effective Change Management
Keeping ahead of changing technology and a changing business environment means adapting and implementing new ideas on a continuous basis to remain successful. Yet many people tend to shy away from change. People don’t like changing procedures, processes, and overall change in general. The status quo is comfortable…
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…
Accountability
Have you ever been a coach? For a sports team? A team at work? A friend? Currently, I coach the Air Force Academy collegiate equestrian team, in addition to my business and executive coaching roles. There are many similarities with being a sports coach…
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…