by | Jul 7, 2017 | Business Success Series, Other, Small Business Owners
For many of us, the five-day, 40-hour workweek is a distant memory. But you don’t want to risk burning yourself out. One way to avoid longer hours in the office is to prioritize your time and redefine your workplace parameters. Here are some ways to make your workdays...
by | Jun 16, 2017 | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Other, Personal financial planning, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners
B2B companies have used marketing plans for many years now, but creating one that is actually good is another matter. Fortunately there are some simple tips to follow that can help you to do just that. Marketing plans need to anticipate risks as well as manage and...
by | Jun 12, 2017 | Other, Small Business Owners
Of course, we all majored in recognition skills at high school. Being positive comes as second nature to everybody and we never focus too much on faults. Unfortunately there the fairy tale must end. Complaining, it seems, is a much more developed skill than praising...
by | Jun 9, 2017 | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Books, Cost Cutting, Other, Small Business Owners
Dealing with a billing error can be frustrating. But giving up too quickly will only cost you money. If you’ve got an erroneous bills to settle, here’s what to do: Write a polite letter. Control your irritation if you want results. Describe the problem and ask for...
by | May 17, 2017 | Other, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners
Never underestimate the importance of the person answering your business phone. Believe it or not that is one of the most important jobs of any business. When potential customer calls your business they are expecting the same courtesy that they would get as if they...
by | May 16, 2017 | Cost Cutting, Other, Personal financial planning, Small Business Owners
Nearly everyone can think of the first good reason to refinance your current mortgage – to take advantage of a lower interest rate. But there are a few more you may not have been aware of – let’s take a look at them all: Lower Interest – Again, this is the main reason...