Saving Money Isn’t as Impossible As it Seems

by | Nov 20, 2017 | Cash Flow, Personal financial planning, Small Business Owners

Who hasn’t had more month left at the end of the money? It’s no wonder really: groceries on Monday, bills on Tuesday, gas for the cars on Wednesday and by the end of the week your paycheck is gone. However, if you establish a savings plan, you’ll “find” money in...

The Correct Way to Ask For Referral

by | Nov 3, 2017 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Cash Flow

Referrals are an important way to grow your business.  Yet many business owners either don’t ask for referrals, or ask in a way that makes them look desperate. If you ask me for names of people who might use your services or goods, I’m probably not going to make...

How You Can Begin to Repair Your Credit

by | Nov 2, 2017 | Cash Flow, Other, Personal financial planning

The heartbeat of our financial life is our credit score. When that number falters, we experience financial cardiac arrest. When your credit score is bad it can impact your ability to borrow money. Your credit rating drops if you have unpaid bills or if you pay your...

5 Ways to Increase Year-End Profits

by | Oct 30, 2017 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Cash Flow, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series

  Are your sales and profits for this year lower than you expected?  There is still time for you to close strong. Here are five ways to finish this year on a high note. Have a contest.  The ability to win a prize creates excitement among your...

What Makes A Good Investment?

by | Oct 26, 2017 | Cash Flow, Personal financial planning

Have you ever had a friend suggest a sure fire investment? If you think back, you may recall thinking they were a bit delusional and that the investment was risky at best or a complete non-starter at worst. The reality is many people have a hard time determining what...

Client Question: How Do I Compete Against the Big Established Business in My Niche?

by | Oct 19, 2017 | Cash Flow, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners

I have had this discussion with three business owners in the last two weeks.  One was launching a web store, one was considering opening a business, and one was struggling to survive. I too am faced with this.  No American can dodge a commercial from one...