Cash flow is an important aspect of any business. And, it’s particularly critical for a small business growing on a shoestring and a prayer. In the hectic day-to-day operation of a business, it’s common to overlook the many holes in your small business through which your cash is leaking.
Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia
The #1 Reason You Don’t Have Time To Do The Things You Want
Walking is a great opportunity to tidy up one’s mind and think more sanely. Not only is walking proven to relieve stress and improve health, it provides a chance to think freely and easily about a variety of life’s issues — big and small.
So Much To Do! Is Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs a Possibility or a Pipe Dream?
The benefits of work-life balance have been touted for decades. Although recommendations have been largely ignored, there’s been a recent rash of articles about the benefits of a shorter workweek and its impact on productivity. With science pointing to proven results of improved performance when work is kept in perspective, can entrepreneurs and small business owners finally adopt new work habits for themselves?
Say My Name! What You Need to Know When Naming Your Business
Selecting the right name for your business is as important as choosing the ideal name for your child. Just like a less than desirable name for your baby can actually lower self-esteem; an equally unfavorable business name upsets the future prospects of your business.
10 Things You’ll Likely Never Say Once You Become A Strategic Thinker
No matter how one feels about the skill of strategic thinking and planning, it is undoubtedly one of the most important activities for any business owner to perform. The effort put into thinking strategically about your business — and it’s future — not only keeps you focused and on track, it prevents wasting valuable time on activities that keep you stuck in neutral.
Help! I Need an Expert! What Your Small Business Needs to Grow (Part 2)
As a thriving business continues to expand, the need for skilled service providers to support and expedite growth becomes more apparent. A flourishing business depends on service providers, such as accountants, copywriters, lawyers, telecommunication providers, and strategic business coaches for their expertise, industry knowledge, and timely service to take them to the next level. How can you be assured you select the ideal service provider for your business? It’s easy — once you know the right questions to ask.
Help! I Need an Expert! What Your Small Business Needs to Grow (Part 1)
As momentum builds in the economy, small businesses are enjoying a nice bump in business growth. (Can I get an “Amen”?!) The hard-working entrepreneurs who kept their “nose to the grindstone” are the business owners enjoying the fruits of their business development labor. During leaner times, they persisted to stay in front of their target audience…and it’s paying off!
6 Ways Small Business Entrepreneurs Keep Their Batteries Continually Charged
Much is being written about burnout. Just Google the term and you’ll receive 52 million results in less than a second. Unfortunately, that doesn’t alter the debilitating landscape for entrepreneurs facing the exhausting influence of burnout.