Being small business owners, we tend to feel we need to do everything. And, for the most part, we do it all. But, when dealing with an expanding business, it takes us time to adjust to the growth in our own businesses. Our routines are off schedule. We run behind. And tasks can be overlooked and forgotten. I know for me, this is one area that I need to deal with now. I am grateful that my business is growing, but I need to manage my schedule a bit more closely. So, here is how I dealt with my … [Read more...] about An Expanding Small Business and Big Picture Thinking
Small Business Success Tips Archive Page
Welcome to our Small Business Success Tips archive page to help you and your business streamline processes. Read the archive posts for tips to use in your business.
Ways To Inspire Clients To Change
With all the things we are motivated to do as small business owners, this one question is the root of them all. How do we inspire others in our business? As service industry business owners, we encourage others to get better at what they do. Learn to streamline their business. Help them take action in what they want in their business or life. We are in essence leading them to success. Inspiring others is the most impactful way we can help others to make a change in their lives. Knowing that … [Read more...] about Ways To Inspire Clients To Change
How To Spontaneously Speak With Others
Speaking with a colleague recently, I explained to her that I was planning on doing webinars and other speaking engagements to help small business owners and individuals get organized. She then told me that she was planning on an informational meeting for local people who may want to learn more about a product she is selling. While in the conversation, we realized how nervous both of us were in the process of just thinking about this opportunity to speak in front of people. We started to say the … [Read more...] about How To Spontaneously Speak With Others
8 Small Business Reference Websites Every Owner Must Use
Did you ever look for information online and just get frustrated about where to go and what to look for? There are so many reference blogs and sites on the Web that it can be overwhelming for a small business owner like yourself. Lucky for you, here are my favorite reference websites. Reference Websites for small businesses startups IRS.gov for updated information on tax and payroll information. Yes, I know, you may be thinking that the IRS site is too complicated to use. It has gotten a lot … [Read more...] about 8 Small Business Reference Websites Every Owner Must Use
How an Entrepreneur Evolved Her Business
For this month's fabulous small business owner interview, I'm going to turn the tables on myself. I'm not fabulous =), but my entrepreneur interviewees are! You can read about them here. Being an entrepreneur, we need to remember that we need to evolve to make our business a success over time. So, I am going to share how I evolved my business while answering the fabulous small business owner interview questions. Here I go! Tell us about your business and when you started. Why did you start … [Read more...] about How an Entrepreneur Evolved Her Business
How to Tag People on Social Media Sites
Do you know how to tag people on social media sites like Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat? I know this sounds obvious, and on some sites, it is. But, on other sites, you may need some guidance. First, let's start with what the benefits are for tagging people. Benefits to tag people on social media sites: Bring another company's name to your readers' attention. On most of the social media sites listed above, after you tag a person or company, you will see a link that then … [Read more...] about How to Tag People on Social Media Sites
New Year Goals
Welcome to the new year! Can't believe the holidays are over and we are starting back to work to focus on this year's goals. This year, I have decided to rotate through several topics. Here is a list of topics (New Year Goals) I plan on visiting throughout the year. Bookkeeping/Money Management - these posts will involve tips about QuickBooks or Quicken and other ways to save money in your small business. Office desk organizing - These posts will be about ways to declutter and determine … [Read more...] about New Year Goals
How To Maximize Your Holiday Sales
Small businesses need to have a strategy through the holidays. Here are some tips to maximize your holiday sales. I used some of these for my organizing business. Develop your holiday strategy early. October is a great month to do this. You can use a calendar and mark the events and activities so all employees know the strategy. Focus on promotions that add value not price, like free wrapping with purchase. Team up with other small businesses and create an event that benefits both … [Read more...] about How To Maximize Your Holiday Sales
Being Grateful For Your Small Business
It's November - the month to be thankful. Thankful not only for your family and friends but also for what you have with your business. Did you ever think of this before? Are you grateful for what your business has to offer others? Have you ever thought of what your business gives to you and your lifestyle? I recently watched a video about being grateful for your business and came to me that not many people may be grateful for what they have in their business. … [Read more...] about Being Grateful For Your Small Business
