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Five Ways to Reconnect with Your Passion for Your Business

Posted on January 23, 2014 by admin

As business owners, we are a highly self-motivated bunch of people.  We love our businesses, we love helping our customers, and we work very hard at what we do.  Sometimes we work so hard, we get disconnected from our passion.  … Continue reading →

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Six Business Topics and Trends to Study for 2014

Posted on January 9, 2014 by admin

Happy New Year!  The New Year brings new areas to benefit from and be aware of.  You’ve likely heard these topics mentioned in the news.  The question is, have you stopped and thought about how they will be impacting your … Continue reading →

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Create a Theme for a Prosperous and Meaningful New Year

Posted on December 26, 2013 by admin

It’s almost 2014, and at this time of year, it’s natural for us to pause and reflect on where we’ve been and where we want to go.  For business owners, it’s especially important to raise our minds above the daily … Continue reading →

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Optimize Your Revenue Mix for More Profits in 2014

Posted on December 12, 2013 by admin

Many small business owners focus on generating more revenue every year, and that’s a great objective.  But not all revenue is created equally.  If you sell more than one product or service in your business, then you can benefit from … Continue reading →

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What to Do When Calling the Help Line Doesn’t Help

Posted on November 28, 2013 by admin

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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Five Tips to Get Ready for a Pain-Free Tax Time

Posted on November 14, 2013 by admin

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to get your financial records in order.  Tax moves you make now can mean finding more “green” to spend on family gifts and festivities.  Here are five quick … Continue reading →

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Five Best-Practice Accounts Payable Tips for a Smoother Cash Flow

Posted on October 31, 2013 by admin

Watching the cash balance is one of the most frequent activities of a small business owner.  Besides making sure you have enough cash for payroll and bills, there is another huge opportunity you can benefit from: lowering the cost of … Continue reading →

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Avoid the Three Biggest Sales Mistakes and Close More Business

Posted on October 17, 2013 by admin

Every sales lead is precious.  It takes a lot to get people’s attention these days, and once a lead or prospect comes in your door, you’ve accomplished that hurdle, but now you have another one:  getting the business.  To ensure … Continue reading →

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Five Fall Projects to Refresh Your Financial Results

Posted on October 3, 2013 by admin

As we move into the fall season and the final quarter of the year, it’s a perfect time to commit to a project in your business that will help you reach the year’s end in better shape.  Here are five … Continue reading →

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Five Fun Things to Add to Your Invoices

Posted on September 19, 2013 by admin

When it comes to marketing, the company invoice might be the last thing you’d think about.  But think again:  it’s a great place to make every attempt to get paid faster and have your customer coming back for more services … Continue reading →

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