Networking has become one of the most used marketing avenues for small business. As my husband Jared, who is a PR and Marketing strategist, says, “People have to know you, […]
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Budgeting – science or insight
One of the most common questions I am asked is how do you develop a budget, especially if you are a new business and have no track record. The answer […]
Key Indicators – Do you have the money to pay your bills?
As small business owners we normally can tell if we have enough money in the bank to pay the bills this week, but what about for the rest of the […]
It’s A New Year! Let’s Get Off On The Right Foot.
If you did all the tasks for preparing for the end of the year you will be in great shape now. If not go back and review those, they need […]
Key Indicators – Industry Standards
An Industry Standard simply means what is normal for a particular industry. As small business owners it is often hard to know if we are on track with other similar […]
What is your story?
I have been reading “Guitar Lessons: A life’s journey turning passion into business” by Bob Taylor. This is one of the best business books I have read in a long […]
Have you lost your Muchness?
About six months ago my oldest child told me I had lost my Muchness. Now he couldn’t exactly explain what he meant by that, but he felt I had lost […]
Year End Task List Part 3
We finally get to the last few tasks that need to be completed before December 31st. How are you doing, if you need help ask for it now? It will […]
Key Indicators – Why should I follow them?
We all run our businesses based on what we think we know, unfortunately for most business owners, it is what they don’t know or don’t track that can hurt them. […]
Year End Task List Part 2
We continue with the tasks that you must get done before the end of the year. Compare this year to prior years and to the budget you set for yourself. […]