Category: small business

Plot Your Course to Success with 365 Goals: A Comprehensive Guide

Plot Your Course to Success with 365 Goals: A Comprehensive Guide Setting goals is crucial for any business looking to thrive and grow. But how do you transform your broad vision into actionable steps? The key lies in breaking down your Vision Goals into manageable, everyday tasks—this is where your 365 Goals come into play….



Unlock Your Business Potential: Discovering Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and Mastering Your Sales Funnel

In the competitive world of business, standing out is crucial. One way to carve out your unique space is by defining your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). But what exactly is a USP, and why is it so important for your business? Let’s dive into how identifying your USP and understanding your sales funnel can make…



Banks, Loans, and Credit-It all comes down to relationships.

How to Deal with Banks In this article from “The Small Business Survival Guide” By Ray Silverstein, we’ll talk about some top strategies for on how credit lenders can offer effective financial planning Solutions,  and how to use your relationship with your bank for success. When choosing a bank, the first question you should ask…



Gentle Strategies for Ensuring You’re Paid

Chapter 4, from ” The Small Business Survival Guide” By Ray Silverstein. Creative Collection Strategies-How to get payed, when your client doesn’t want to How do you handle delinquent accounts? If you rely on collection agencies or attorneys to collect on your behalf, you’re probably not getting very much back from their efforts. Plus, you’re…



Navigating Financial Challenges: Effective Communication with Your Banker

In the realm of business, facing challenges head-on is crucial for growth and stability. When financial setbacks arise, transparent communication with your banker becomes paramount. Here’s how to effectively navigate the conversation and secure support when your company encounters difficulties. Why Communication Matters No business is immune to occasional financial hurdles. Whether it’s unforeseen market…



Unlocking Your Business’s Financial Secrets: The Four Types of Expenses

Unlocking Your Business’s Financial Secrets: The Four Types of Expenses Hey there, fellow business aficionados! Today, we’re diving into a topic that might sound a bit dry at first glance but is absolutely crucial for anyone steering the ship of a small business: expenses. Yes, those financial puzzle pieces that can make or break your…



Work Smarter, Not Harder with the 80/20 Rule

How can you work smarter? Are your days so busy that you rarely get to the most important items on your to-do list?  Work smarter. According to small business peer board members, success came easier once they learned to concentrate on tasks that matter, instead of spending time on trivial activities. They learned to harness…



What if… Your product or service is impacted by Tariffs?

What if, Your product or service is impacted by Tariffs? Businesses are changing faster than ever due to Government Regulations, technology, global communications, and distribution, etc. Tariffs are part of that, too. Leaders need to get outside their business to gain insights, opportunities, and awareness of the world around them from other business owners. They…



Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

Ways to Get Employee Involvement So, with that in mind, how do you encourage freethinking in the workplace? Great minds don’t always think alike. Here are some techniques that some members of my peer advisory groups use: • Encourage your employees to offer suggestions—after all, who knows the ins and outs of your business better?…



What If… You could Avoid a Bad Decision?

What If… You could Avoid a Bad Decision? Who do you discuss your business thoughts and decisions? A PRO, Peer Advisory Member was asking his board about a potential business investment decision. The board did not feel this was a good investment, and also gave the person thoughts to improve the probability of success, if…



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