by Linda Fayerweather | Nov 30, 2012 | Ask Changing Lanes, Business Planning, Planning for Business
Question: What are the basic parts of a business plan? Answer: Oh, yes, the business plan which is often called the biggest term paper you will ever write. Well, that is if you are getting financing from someone other than your family or self. And yes, this is...
by Tiffiny Fayerweather | Nov 28, 2012 | Business Management, Employee Management
This is the time of year that everyone wants time off of work. Your staff has family dinners, holiday parties and lives to lead outside of work. The problem for small businesses is that everyone usually wants to same time. Trying to manage everyone’s requests can...
by Linda Fayerweather | Nov 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
When you are contemplating selling your business, quitting your job, or changing your personal situation, unless you have a time machine, unusually a “do-over” is not possible. Instead, change your view, literally and figuratively! Literally: Instead of sitting in...
by Jeff Mendelsohn | Nov 26, 2012 | Business Management, Employee Management
This past week I had the pleasure of correcting someone’s mess, yet again because they didn’t think how their actions would affect other people. This person, we will call Gabe, changed every person’s name, company name, and records on the test site...
by Tiffiny Fayerweather | Nov 21, 2012 | Business Culture, Employee Management, Personal Improvement
I know I am thankful for all the wonderful readers we entertain and inform each week. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. This week I have put together some funny quotes for the Holiday. Enjoy! Thanksgiving opens the windows of opportunity for ideas to flow your...
by Linda Fayerweather | Nov 20, 2012 | Business Culture, Business Management, Business Planning, Economics, Selling, Uncategorized
As a business owner, your age has a big effect on your attitude towards your business and how you feel about one day getting out. Here’s what research has shown: Business owners between 25 and 47 years old Twenty- and thirty-something business owners grew up...
by Jeff Mendelsohn | Nov 19, 2012 | Business Improvement, Business Management, Financial
About a month ago I decided to switch to a better Invoicing/Accounting software. The system that I was using was great when I didn’t have that many clients/didn’t bill as much. But over this past year I made some changes with how I bill, business has...
by Tiffiny Fayerweather | Nov 14, 2012 | Business Culture, Business Improvement, Employee Management
Getting your staff to care about your core business principles is a huge step towards success. Think of your business as an athletic team, every player must be on the same page and want to obtain the same goal. One bad player can throw an entire team astray. Think...
by Linda Fayerweather | Nov 13, 2012 | Business Planning, Organization, Planning for Business, Selling, Uncategorized
Have you been thinking about selling your business but just can’t decide if now is the best time? Do you find yourself repeatedly analyzing the economic situation and wishing you had a crystal ball? The signs are mixed on the horizon. If you’re still up in the air...
by Linda Fayerweather | Nov 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Not every business owner gets to design their own space and sometimes, the space is very small. This artilce in INC magazine interview entreprenuers with Tiny spaces and how they make it great – even when your business is part of your home. Check it out: ...
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