As a small business owner, we know you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between managing supplies and satisfying customers, the last thing you need to worry about is an accounting error (or any error for that matter). With the right processes and tools in place, you can be well equipped to handle…
Shortcut or a short circuit? Why cutting corners is hurting your business
Plan, prep and proceed -- there are no shortcuts to success.
People love taking shortcuts. You've probably seen ads that state you can become a millionaire in a month or that you can lose 50 pounds by the summer. People have the tendency to seek out shortcuts to get to...
Inflation is a risk for your business, but doesn’t have to spell doom
Even if the pandemic and attendant quarantine measures begin to relax, businesses must nevertheless prepare for the possibility of continued and significant inflation.
Inflation has a lot of consequences on the economy. First and foremost, as the cost of retail products and services rises, it erodes purchasing…
7 problems to pay attention to for the biggest payout with your business
No doubt you are working on many challenges daily, but are they the right things for your business?
I hear too often from business owners and entrepreneurs that they are bombarded by so many requests and problems, that they have…
4 ways to create greater financial agility with your business
To ensure you’re prepared for any situation, begin setting money aside for your cash reserves and building strong credit.
Nothing has highlighted the need for financial flexibility more than the volatility of the business world for the past year and a half…
Raise prices at your own risk
Sure, there’s plenty of cover right now: supply chain issues, tight labor, and a pandemic. But your customers are not going to forget being gouged.
Weary consumers who are already overwhelmed and angered by the rising prices of everything are starting to realize that it’s no longer…
7 tips to budget with an irregular income
If you’re a freelance worker, an independent contractor or an hourly employee, your irregular schedule delivers irregular income. You might not know how much you’ll make each month, but one thing is certain: You need to create a budget to make sure you’re current with all your bills…