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Your success starts with goal setting. Goals are the foundation for your roadmap. So here are five keys to set …Read More »

When someone offers you a new idea for improving your business, do you look for flaws, dismiss it or find …Read More »

A business health check can help you evaluate your progress, adjust your plans and refocus your efforts. Here's what you …Read More »

Accountability impacts success. Helps you focus, stay on track and accomplish more. Do you need accountability, a fresh perspective and …Read More »

Successful products and services provide both value and profit. Here's how you can balance your customers need for value with …Read More »

We all have the potential to be better and stronger than we are today. Our success starts with a winning …Read More »

Want a better return on marketing? Here's why small businesses struggle with marketing and how to fix it and make …Read More »

Whether you want double-digit growth or more control and flexibility, you need a road map to get there. Since better …Read More »

Managing costs is important, but you can only cut expenses so much and still have a business. There are other …Read More »

Whether you sell products or services, your margin is a key profit driver. So here are ways to increase your …Read More »

I recently chatted with a woman who was considering starting her own business – and looking for some suggestions.  There …Read More »

When it comes to personal productivity, To Do lists are a great tool for capturing tasks that need to be …Read More »

Gross profit margin is one of the most important metrics in your business. It can make or break a company …Read More »

Back to school means back to work. With the lazy days of summer drawing to an end, it's time to …Read More »

There are a lot of things you can do to improve personal productivity and get more done. Here is 3 …Read More »

What does your customer experience say about your business? It could be the difference between a one-time sale or a …Read More »

In simple terms, businesses perform two major functions: getting your products and services to your customers and getting the customers …Read More »

Is too much profit slipping through the cracks in your small business? Here's how to use Quick Books to make …Read More »

As a business owner, you value your time. But do you put a value on your time? You should. It …Read More »

A business coach can certainly help you progress faster and accomplish more than you would on your own.  While the …Read More »

When you pull year-end financial reports, take time to review. Here are 7 questions to ask at year-end to find …Read More »

Creating more options for customers can help grow sales. Why start from scratch. Simply package services in unique ways. Here's …Read More »

While adding staff may be a challenge, here are a few hiring secrets to make your job easier and save …Read More »

Marketing tactics, when used together properly, can create synergy for better results. How are you leveraging your marketing?Read More »

While customers must need your products and services, they will buy when they are ready, willing and able. You must …Read More »

Your marketing may get prospects interested. But what happens next, the customer experience with your company will determine how they …Read More »

For busy entrepreneurs, solving problems quickly is a real positive. But it’s costly if your quick fix is just a …Read More »

It’s a common myth that ‘as sales go, so goes the business’. So revenue growth gets a lot of attention. …Read More »

If your new business growth leaves you with little time to enjoy your success, it’s time to get help. But …Read More »

Whether you use print or digital marketing, the goal for your advertising goes beyond awareness.You must create ads that sell. …Read More »

Nothing kills cash flow more than non-payment or slow paying customers. Here's 5 ways to get paid faster and improve …Read More »

Business networking is a common strategy employed by businesses. But success requires more than being visible – and just showing …Read More »

Winning in business, like in sports, begins with preparation. As you start planning and setting goals, here are a few …Read More »

When your customer service exceeds expectations, sales really flow. But what really defines great service and how do you take …Read More »

What key performance indicators do you use to track how you are doing? While the numbers can tell you a …Read More »

Business owners wear a lot of hats, but your leadership role is one of the most important for your company. …Read More »

Business isn't complicated. You don’t need to be Einstein to invent new ways to improve and make your business work …Read More »

If you want your business to be flexible enough to change and grow, you must build a workplace where learning …Read More »

There is no right or wrong when it comes to pricing, but your profit margins will reflect the pricing strategy …Read More »

With email, RSS feeds, and social media, we operate on information overload. So the key to managing all the communication …Read More »

Before you jump into the tactics you will use to reach your target market, be clear on these four elements …Read More »

When mistakes occur, a business will do what it must do to make it right. But doing it again or …Read More »

Don't let fear, beliefs or advice from others hold you back. As Jack Welch says, ‘Control your destiny or somebody …Read More »

Tracking your gross profit margin is a great way to uncover profit leaks or problems. Whether higher OR lower than …Read More »

Creating raving fans for your small business is one of the best ways to build sustainable profit – because these …Read More »

Business may be slower in the summer, but it’s a great opportunity to do things you've been putting off. Here's …Read More »

Getting more done takes planning and discipline. It's about managing yourself and how you choose to spend your time. Here's …Read More »

Are you creating a learning environment for your team to thrive? Here's three secrets to being a good learner and …Read More »

With all the technology today, many small businesses overlook the business letter as a marketing tool. It's still a great …Read More »

Did you ever notice some businesses have awesome people, those committed to customers, each other and the business. So what's …Read More »