by admin | Oct 18, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Cost-Saving Tips, Management Tips
Running a business is filled with regulations everywhere you turn. These can drain precious time away from the core of your business, but if you ignore them, there could be huge financial consequences you may be risking without even realizing it. The best way to...
by admin | Oct 4, 2012 | Business Tips, Expense Reduction Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), over $3.5 trillion is projected to be lost to fraud worldwide in 2011 alone. The typical organization loses 5 percent of its revenues each year. While we have a lot to think about as entrepreneurs, we...
by admin | Sep 20, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Management Tips, Time Management Tips
If you have an endless to-do list, you’re not alone these days. Most of us are constantly looking for ways to work smarter and get more done. Here are six quick tips to help your productivity so you can go home early. 1. Group tasks. If you have lots of errands to...
by admin | Sep 6, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Cost-Saving Tips, Customer Service Tips, Expense Reduction Tips, Time Management Tips
If you’re looking for ways to boost your productivity, technology is a great place to start. The good news is there are many free options available. Here are five favorites you might not know about. 1. Bridge lines. If you need teleconference lines, you’re in luck: ...
by admin | Aug 23, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips
You’re sitting in a room with 30 other business entrepreneurs. Each of you has one minute to introduce themselves to the group. You are number 25 to speak. Will anyone listen? What can you do or say to catch your peers’ attention, be memorable, and have them...
by admin | Aug 9, 2012 | Business Tips, Management Tips
When was the last time you praised your employees or contractors? Hopefully, you’ve developed the good habit of frequently praising your team members, and if you haven’t, you’re certainly not alone. Most of us do not get enough praise, so there’s a strong likelihood...
by admin | Jul 26, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips
One of the main reasons clients leave is because they feel ignored. The cost of ignoring clients is high; you have to do more marketing and replace those clients when they leave. The antidote to this is easy: just stay in touch more with clients, and let them know...
by admin | Jul 12, 2012 | Business Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Management Tips, Time Management Tips
As a business owner, you have likely acquired many skills and are wearing many hats in your business. Although admirable, your versatility can often lead to slower growth for your company. This happens when you become the bottleneck. Here are five places to check...
by admin | Jun 28, 2012 | Business Tips, Cost-Saving Tips, Time Management Tips
Just about everyone suffers from a lack of time to do all the things they want, or even need, to do in their business. One of the solutions to freeing up your time is to delegate. The question is, what are the most effective tasks to delegate? Here are ten ideas...
by admin | Jun 14, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips
You might not think you are in the business of pleasure, but we all are, to one degree or another. If we don’t give our clients a great experience, they’re not likely to come back. That’s why we can learn so much from the entertainment industry, even though we might...
