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Category Archives: Management Tips
Cool Tech Tools: Google Drive
Google Drive, which used to be called Google Docs, is a great way to collaborate with team members and stakeholders that are in a different location than you are. Here’s a quick introduction (or refresher) on how to use this … Continue reading
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How Understanding Assets vs. Expenses Can Make You Rich
Assets and expenses both have a “debit” balance on the financial statements, but that’s where their similarities end. Spending on one can make you rich and spending too much on the other can leave you broke. An expense is money … Continue reading
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What’s Your Hourly Worth?
Time is the most precious resource on the planet, but sometimes we don’t treat it that way. In our businesses, it’s important to get everything done, but we can also get overwhelmed with all the little things that need to … Continue reading
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Six Common Payroll Mistakes to Avoid
Getting payroll done has gotten so much easier than it used to be for small business owners. But there are still some minefields when it comes to state and federal compliance. We’ll take a look at six of them in … Continue reading
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Seven Profit-Boosting Entrepreneurial Habits
As an entrepreneur, you are responsible for shaping your business success. Any habits that sabotage your success in your personal life can often carry over to your business. Becoming aware of these is the first step to success. Here are … Continue reading
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Is It Time for Spring Cleaning Your Business Files?
How much time do you spend each day looking for information about orders, customers, vendors, or employees? If it’s a lot, a little spring cleaning might pay off. Here are five quick tips to assess and improve your information access. … Continue reading
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Do You Know Your Weakest Business Link?
You’ve already built a solid business that you have great pride in. Yet, if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’re on a constant search for how to make your business better. One way to focus your search is to look for … Continue reading
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How Painless Is Your New Customer Experience?
Is your business easy to do business with? Or is it difficult? The answer could impact your revenue as well as your reputation for service. Here are a few tips to help you stand in your customer’s shoes for just … Continue reading
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How to Avoid Seasonal Bumps in Your Cash Flow
Many businesses operate with seasonal peaks and valleys. Retail stores just completed their busy holiday season. Construction contractors are busy when the weather is good. Accountants are very busy from January through April, but also experience a quarterly peak in … Continue reading
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What to Do When Calling the Help Line Doesn’t Help
Have you ever called a help line and at the end of the call had a bigger problem than before you called? Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. Navigating the help line process can be a challenge for anyone’s patience. Here are … Continue reading
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