If you want an easier way to not only generate more sales but also upsell to your existing customer base, there are few strategies more effective than autoresponder email campaigns. You see, once you have someone’s email address, you can start automating a major...
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5 Reasons to Stop Doing Your Own Bookkeeping
Is bookkeeping dominating your time, giving you inaccurate data to work with, and potentially costing your business thousands of dollars? If you’re managing your own books, I already know the answer—yes. As both a business owner and certified public accountant (CPA),...
5 Things Smart Business Owners Do to Pay Less in Taxes Every Year
In my 40-plus years of tax planning, I’ve learned that some business owners pay much less in taxes than others—even if they make the same amount of money! But wait…that’s not fair, is it? Well, of course it is—they do everything legally. They’re just the “smart”...
16 Year-End Tax Tips That Could Save You Thousands of Dollars
With just a few short weeks left in 2024, this is your last chance to reduce your 2024 tax liability and save your family thousands of dollars. You don’t need to own a business or rental properties to make a significant dent in your tax bill. Everyday W-2 employees...
How to Use the Internet to “Wow” Your Customers in 2025 and Beyond
The internet is important. Most of us understand that. Even our businesses have their own social media pages, websites, and blogs. But how many of us are really harnessing the full potential of the internet? Business owners often forget that repeat customers are their...
How to Analyze Your Competitors and Create an Edge in Your Market
Competition. Every business has it, yet far too many business owners treat it like a dirty word. They don’t take the time to analyze the other businesses in their market and what they’re doing right or wrong. This is a huge mistake, one that could destroy your...
How I Built 50% of My Clientele with Social Media (and 3 Steps to Do the Same!)
Even in 2024, far too many businesses continue to ignore social media, and it could cost them their business. Just a few years ago, I was in the same boat. For years, people tried to talk me into joining Facebook, Twitter (now X), YouTube, LinkedIn, and the bevy of...
7 Crucial Questions to Connect Your Business to a Hyper-Connected World
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane. Wind the clock back 20 years and think about just how different the world was back in 2004 when the internet was just beginning to take shape. Of course, we had websites, blogs, and instant messaging, but even those tools looked...
5 Steps to a Money-Making Marketing Strategy
Are you struggling to find new customers? Do your marketing campaigns fall flat? Are you pouring a ton of money into advertising but getting very little bang for your buck? Look, I get it—marketing is tricky, and it’s especially tricky in 2024. With so many different...
Why Understanding Customer Lifetime Value Can Transform Your Business Strategy
Repeat customers are the foundation of a successful business. But just how important are they? The lifetime value (LTV) of a customer is one of the most critical metrics you need to track. It not only helps shape your marketing plan but also plays a key role in...