by | Jan 20, 2017 | Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
The myth most business owners believe: I must be the one to make sure the trains keep running. Why this myth causes a problem: In order to get more customers, it is my responsibility to make sure that my product/service is delivered correctly and on time. The truth...
by | Jan 4, 2017 | Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
This is number two on my top ten ways to increase your business profits, sales, and cash flow. But I find it is almost always the hardest thing for any business owner to accomplish. Even when a business owner is highly motivated to increase sales and profits,...
by | Dec 28, 2016 | Business Success Series, Cash Flow, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the business owner’s time is the most valuable resource in the business! You can buy everything else except more hours in the day. So what are the best ways the business owner can use to “find” the time to focus on...
by | Dec 27, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
More and more business owners are telling me this. They are continuously complaining about working harder for less and just not having fun anymore. And more than a few are looking at killing their business and getting a 9-5 job where they don’t have to deal with all...
by | Dec 23, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
A question I frequently receive is, “When should I consider outsourcing?” To this I give them a three-part test: If the task occurs one time – outsource it! Examples of this are setting up a computer network, establishing a website, and installing an accounting...
by | Dec 14, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Cost Cutting, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
If you want to grow a business it must become scalable. That means you will need to hire a team of people that you can depend on so that you can concentrate on the important work of growing your sales, profit and cash balance. But all business owners will tell...