Category Archives: Business Tips

Six Quick Productivity Tricks So You Can Go Home Early

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin

If you have an endless to-do list, you’re not alone these days.  Most of us are constantly looking for ways to work smarter and get more done.  Here are six quick tips to help your productivity so you can go … Continue reading →

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Five Favorite Freebies You Can Steal

Posted on September 6, 2012 by admin

If you’re looking for ways to boost your productivity, technology is a great place to start.  The good news is there are many free options available.  Here are five favorites you might not know about. 1. Bridge lines. If you … Continue reading →

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Create an Easy, Head-Turning Elevator Speech

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

You’re sitting in a room with 30 other business entrepreneurs.  Each of you has one minute to introduce themselves to the group.  You are number 25 to speak.  Will anyone listen?  What can you do or say to catch your … Continue reading →

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Recognizing a Job Well Done

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

When was the last time you praised your employees or contractors?  Hopefully, you’ve developed the good habit of frequently praising your team members, and if you haven’t, you’re certainly not alone.  Most of us do not get enough praise, so … Continue reading →

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Seven Ways to Wow Your Clients

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

One of the main reasons clients leave is because they feel ignored.  The cost of ignoring clients is high; you have to do more marketing and replace those clients when they leave.  The antidote to this is easy:  just stay … Continue reading →

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Five Bottlenecks to Avoid that Stump Your Business Growth

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

As a business owner, you have likely acquired many skills and are wearing many hats in your business.  Although admirable, your versatility can often lead to slower growth for your company.  This happens when you become the bottleneck.  Here are … Continue reading →

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Ten Things You Might Not Think to Delegate But Should

Posted on June 28, 2012 by admin

Just about everyone suffers from a lack of time to do all the things they want, or even need, to do in their business.  One of the solutions to freeing up your time is to delegate.  The question is, what … Continue reading →

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Are You in the Business of Pleasure?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by admin

You might not think you are in the business of pleasure, but we all are, to one degree or another.  If we don’t give our clients a great experience, they’re not likely to come back.  That’s why we can learn … Continue reading →

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Life Beyond the Profit & Loss Statement – Do You Know Your Lifestyle Ratios?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by admin

Each month, you may anxiously await the reports that provide the numbers that help you manage your business.  Revenue, net income, total expenses, and payroll costs are just a few of the items that you may be monitoring on your … Continue reading →

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Are You Fully Supported in Your Business?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

Whether we run a large company with dozens of employees or run our own solo business, we rely on a support team of vendors, customers, employees, contractors, and other associates that help us carry out our business goals.  Here’s a … Continue reading →

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