Successful business owners create an annual budget and compare the budgeted amounts to actual results each month. This process is the best way to make smart business decisions and increase profits during the year. However, […]
Raise your hand if you want to get paid faster. Yes, all hands raise, I presume? A method of payment that you might be overlooking is the eCheck. Here’s everything you wanted to know about […]
Imagine that a customer is purchasing some goods or services from your small business. You tell them their total—whether it means ringing up their items or sending an invoice—and then ask how they’ll be paying. […]
Using their own money, angel investors specialize in providing financial backing for small-business owners and entrepreneurs during the startup phase and beyond. These investors can sometimes mean the difference between an idea becoming an empire […]
Processing transactions cheaply and efficiently shouldn’t be difficult. However, for small businesses, it’s often difficult to find a cost-effective point-of-sale system that offers the features you need without a host of special bells and whistles you don’t. […]
Do you control your business, or is your business controlling you? Gino Wickman, an author and business consultant, finds this lack of control as a common frustration with entrepreneurs. Gaining control over your business requires time, and […]
Customers demand convenience. If your business can’t make the buying process quick, easy, and convenient, customers will go somewhere else. There are lots of examples that illustrate this point, including the demise of Toys “R” Us. The […]
All too often, employee retention is spoken about in vague, jargon-heavy terms. Buzzwords like “company culture,” “engagement,” and “professional fulfillment” are tossed around as if their meanings were clear. The assumption is if your employees […]
You aren’t the only one holding your breath. There’s massive excitement built up around the upcoming sales promotion amongst you and your team, as well as customers who’ve caught wind of it. The sale starts […]
You’ve heard the buzz about sustainability, but it hasn’t been something you’ve focused on yet. You aren’t alone. Many business owners still have the perception that reducing their carbon footprint is a zero-sum game. Benefiting […]