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5 Entrepreneur Lessons I’ve Learned in 5 Years
Five years ago, the company I worked for (and may never have left) was swallowed by our ‘sister’ company and they closed our location for good. No more than 2 weeks later I had conversations with a small business owner that was in need of my help and shortly after, my business launched. Over the…
Read MoreWhy We Think Strategy is the Most Important Thing
Children’s author Dr. Seuss taught us a lesson in tolerance with this famous quote. But the same goes for businesses. Even if your business is small, you probably still want to be taken seriously. An essential way to do so is to strategize and have written out goals and mile markers. It is that important. And…
Read MoreBy the numbers: a breakdown of business accounting software
Your business’ financial picture is vital to growth and planning. As business owners, we invest a lot of time, effort and money on bookkeeping and accounting. Whether you do your own bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparations, accounting doesn’t come naturally to everyone. The good news is – you have options like using an online…
Read MoreThe Business Impact of Mobile Apps
This is the era where “there’s an app for that” doesn’t come as a surprise anymore. The rise of the smartphone has taken over, flip-phones are a distant memory, and phones without touch screen dwindle in numbers. Mobile apps are available for just about anything. There are apps for movie theaters, restaurants, airports, hardware stores,…
Read MoreWhy It Matters Who You Work With
They say that patience is a virtue, but when your business suddenly needs to hire or you feel desperate for clients, can beggars be choosers? Even though times may feel tense, that doesn’t mean you should take any Joe Shmoe that walks in the door. You’re potentially going to be seeing this person frequently, passing…
Read MoreIs It Worth the Risk?
I often find that I put myself in “no risk, no reward” situations. Through my travels and life experiences thus far, I’ve discovered the saying to remain true. If I have learned anything, it’s that you truly do not know what you are capable of if you do not push the boundaries and step outside…
Read MoreHow Do You Support Small Businesses?
How to support local small businesses throughout the year. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday that is always held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the entire year. First invented by American Express as a nationwide advertising campaign on November 27th, 2010, this shopping holiday event…
Read MoreTime to Focus: 2014 Business Tax Tips
What you need to know about getting ready for next year’s business taxes. When we think about the end of the year, we think of celebrations, new beginnings, goals and resolutions. One productive goal might be to set yourself up so that you are prepared for the seemingly daunting task of dealing with your business…
Read MoreHoliday Spirit at the Office
How you can enjoy the holidays in the midst of your work life. ‘Tis the season! December is among us, peppermint lattes fill the air and the countdown begins to the closing of another year. How do you contain your excitement for winter and all that it has to offer? There are ways to bring…
Read MoreHow Do You Respect Time?
Why timeliness is important. Time is so often viewed from a negative perspective: we talk about running out of time, not having enough time, dreading the passing of time, and wishing we didn’t have to wait for time to go by. But really, it’s time that helps keep us on track. Without the ticking of…
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