Do you have an organizational plan? Everything starts with planning. Whether you want to start a business, grow the business, or simply perform the necessary tasks to keep the business profitable. Without proper planning, all you have is an unfruitful idea. All business plans require Organizational Planning. It is an integral part of defining your...
My Top Ten Favorite Business Tools for Entrepreneurs
My Top Ten Favorite Business Tools (Updated to 21 Tools) for Entrepreneurs As I’m working with my clients I’m frequently advising them about business tools that are useful for small business owners and those who are self-employed. Since I believe that marketing is one of the most important small business owner skills, several of my favorite...
The Best Business News This Year
When you are a small business owner you need to be on top of everything. And we don’t mean that you only need to be on top of what is happening inside your company. You also need to pay attention to your competitors, to the overall market, and also to the new legislation that sometimes...
The Best Way to Find Business Coaches Near Me
The question is, how do I find the right business coaches near me to provide the services my company needs? The success of a business depends on fast growth, valuable resources and improved financial performance. This can be achieved with the expertise and services of professional business coaches. When it comes to improving a small...
Tools to Help Customers Find You in 2021
The way that the Internet works for small business changes constantly. It’s become more important to have paid social media advertising because getting customers from the “organic” kind of posting has so greatly declined. It’s nearly impossible to keep up with changes in social platforms like Instagram or Facebook, who regularly add new features, policies,...
Your Break-Even Point – Get More Cash Out of Your Business in 2021!
Understandably, there will be times when financial resources are limited for most small companies. When you need to make singular investments or when production or sales are down, it’s critical to have a plan in place. Do you know your break-even point? You want to keep cash in the bank and the balance sheets on...
Creative (and Free!) Ways to Grow Your Business in 2021
As you may know, getting word-of-mouth business is one of the most powerful ways to grow your business. Below are some creative ways to “prime the pump” and get others to promote and grow your business and refer you…..and all of these things are free! Free Ways to Grow Your Business Do Press Releases. Your local...
Using a Break Even Plan For a School Bus Company
This week I’m writing about using a Break-Even Plan. A Break-Even Plan will stop the bleeding of your cash by temporarily cutting all non-critical expenses while driving sales above break-even by selling existing inventory. I have been writing about some of my hero clients and how we are able to achieve significant results from our...
The Best Way to Grow Your Business in 2021: Getting Referrals
We all know that word of mouth is the best way to grow a business. When you receive a referral you will have little or no competition, you will be able to command a higher price, and your referral source will have done much of the selling for you. Getting Referrals for Your Business The...
Team Building System in 2021: Landscaping Company
This week I’m writing about using a Team Building System in a Landscaping Company. A Team Building System is a reliable system for placing your team members in roles best suited to their strengths and building them into a powerfully cohesive and committed team that delivers business results. I’ve been writing about some of my...
