Posts Tagged ‘business plan’
Mid Year is Here!
Well the Summer Solstice has just come and gone so this means half the year is already pasted us by. What have you accomplished in your business and what is still on your to do list that you haven’t even started? It is not too late to begin even some major business projects that will…
Read More5 Things to Do During the Winter Slow Times
Now for many, this is the start of your slow time or winter break and you may think you have nothing much to do but sit around and wait for the temps to get warm again next Spring. Well, you are sorely mistaken if you want to improve and even build your business throughout the…
Read MoreWhat really is a Business Plan and Why should I make one?
Many small business owners just decide one day, for whatever reason, that they want or need to work for themselves and up and start a self-business. But sooner or later there will come a time when this single-person business will be asked for or need a business plan. Maybe it is the bank for a…
Read MoreProfit Is All in the Follow-Up
I have spoken in the past about customer service, referral programs, attending networking events, and getting commercial jobs, but the one thing they all have in common to bring your business success is learning how to do the follow-up. The hardest thing after the initial terror of first contact is in the follow-up, but that…
Read MoreHow to Make a Maintenance Log Book
The backbone of any service business, right after the labor force, is the equipment. And the best way to monitor and mange that investment is by keeping good records including all maintenance needed and done. I think every business should keep track of their equipment maintenance and here is an inexpensive way to do it,…
Read MoreBuilding Success in Twenty Minutes a Day
Now twenty minutes a day does not sound like much and I am sure you hear advertising claims every day asking you to spend just 20 minutes a day to achieve some goals like; weight loss, firmer abs, more money, etc. Well in a way I too will be promising you more money, because it…
Read MoreWinter Season Tips
Happy Holidays to you all. Hope you all had a profitable year and we look forward to working with you in the New Year. Now for many, this is the start of your slow time or winter break and you may think you have nothing much to do but sit around and wait for the…
Read MoreBusiness Succession Planning
With this month being National Financial Wellness Month I asked a friend of mine Mr. Don Schwerzler for an article that addresses an issue that all small family business owners should hope to face, succession planning. Here is his article: Succession Planning: Who needs it? And when do you start? BY DON SCHWERZLER Founder, Family Business…
Read MoreHow to Use and Analyze a Referral Program
During this month of Business Planning in December, we will take a look again at how to use a customer referral program and how to analyze its progress or failure. I know this will be a long post, but please bear with me. The first is to have a referral program in place. Next, if…
Read MoreCompetitor Comparison
Do a Competitor Comparison Chart to see where your business stands in your market. First list who your competitors are by name and address. Do they compete with you in just one area, for just one service or type of customer? Do you only have competition with one other business for one service by five…
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