One of the biggest mysterious for those who are either not in business or new to business is understanding the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper. It can be very difficult to understand the difference, but the two have stark differences that matter strongly when they’re hired to a business. So here are 2 … Continue reading The Difference Between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper
For small businesses, it can feel like you should take in any client you can, no matter how stingy, unorganized, or even abusive they may be. Many businesses out there do not recognize the value of hired workers. They will use your vulnerability to squeeze out high-quality work for as little as possible from you. … Continue reading Toxic Clients You Need to Watch Out For (Part I)
Welcome to 2019! This is going to be the year of connections. It’s the year you get all your contacts in order and take your networking skills to the next level. Every business owner knows that constant networking is key to making sure your business thrives. Small businesses especially need lots of extra support from … Continue reading How to Network Like a Pro
When you're running a business, the amount of work that needs to be done can be suffocating. Writing content, fixing your website, working on products, sending cold calls and cold emails, and applying for loans, all of these take up so much time. If you're not careful, you will be consumed by all your short-term … Continue reading Time Management Tips for Business Owners
When conducting a job interview you want to remember that the interviewee is a human being first and foremost and that the right person for the job may not match what you imagined. You should also factor in the job description, and make sure that it’s clear and thorough. And have your questions prepared ahead … Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Giving a Job Interview
As a kid, I worked with various members of my family. I always joked that we all had so many different types of businesses, we could be our own networking group! I learned a lot about having a business, and one of the most important things I learned was about the Four Pillars of Success. … Continue reading Four Pillars of Success
Time is money! We all know that the more effective we are at completing our work, the more money we will make. Ultimately, being more productive will give you more time in your schedule to get more accomplished and result in more money in your pocket. You work hard every day, and some days are … Continue reading 5 Effective Time Management Skills
Small business owners put a lot of hard work into their business right from the start. If you are a small business owner, you know that your business is built on long hours, careful planning, lots of effort, and so much more. The stress of long hours and tons of effort can seriously take a … Continue reading Why Business Hours Are So Important For Your Mental Health
Gaining and keeping customers is vital to the success of most businesses. Many businesses focus on attracting new customers but fail to pay attention to their current customers. Not only will this cost more money, but it will decrease your customer base, since loyal customers provide repeat business and the best referrals you can get. … Continue reading Why Customer Retention is So Important To The Success of your Business
Bring on the summer sun! School is almost done for the year and the kids are ready to play their hearts out. Having a home office can give you great flexibility during the school year because it cuts down on commute times, allows you to be readily available if an emergency arises, and lets you … Continue reading Balancing Summer Break with a Home Office
