As I mentioned in an earlier post, September is National Preparedness Month. This month is a perfect time to remind you to review your office procedures and backup plans for emergencies. By doing this tasks, it tells employees what to do in case of an emergency like a hurricane or other natural disasters. It also shows your customers that you are thinking about their well-being. The clients who have concerns and issues and reach out to you for help or guidance will be your advocate when others … [Read more...] about Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place Before A Natural Disaster
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Social Media Quotes and Stats
I work with many first-time small business owners creating and maintaining their social media presence on the world stage. Many feel intimated with being online, sharing themselves and promoting their small business. I am here to tell you, we've all been there. The best way to look at being online for your business is not to advertise your business. You are there to be of service to others. You are there to share your experience, expertise and find out what others want … [Read more...] about Social Media Quotes and Stats
How to Inspire Yourself To Move Forward
I find myself judging myself when my business plan or decisions do not go as planned. Whether I lose a client or a launch isn't as successful as I thought, I find myself in need of some inspiration to move forward in my business and put the experience behind me. Over the years, I had tried several ways to reinvent myself to get back on track and motivated to continue. Here are some tips on how to inspire yourself to move forward. Read or listen to autobiographies of celebrities. I … [Read more...] about How to Inspire Yourself To Move Forward
Important Tips to Delegating as a Small Business Owner
As your small business grows, you may be wondering how to delegate services to others. Whether you are delegating tasks to employees or subcontractors, there are some things you should know as a small business owner. But before we get into the tips, let's talk about how to find the right person. How to find the right person to delegate tasks for your small business? Taking the time and interviewing more than one person is essential. You may be rushed and just don't want to spend a lot … [Read more...] about Important Tips to Delegating as a Small Business Owner
Small Business Mid Year Review Tips
June 30th was the halfway point of the year! Why not take a proactive view of your tax forms and review your employee and subcontractor. It is a great time to do a small business mid-year review to look at your business goals, product line, your 1099-misc paperwork, subcontractors' documentation, bookkeeping files, Profit, and your Employee W-2 information to make sure everything is in order. What areas should I review in my small business when I do a mid-year review? Below are the areas … [Read more...] about Small Business Mid Year Review Tips
How to tell your Valued Customers you need to Increase Rates
Are you thinking of increasing your rate in the new year? One month before you raise prices is the perfect time to inform your customers of the change. For example, if you want to increase your rates in January, December 1st is the best time to do this. This post will give them several weeks to budget for the new rate change. When researching this topic, I found it wasn't comfortable for small business owners to talk about raising their rates. So, I am going to bring this matter to the … [Read more...] about How to tell your Valued Customers you need to Increase Rates
20 Ways to Make A Business More Productive
Taking small tasks and improving your systems will help you make your business more productive and will streamline your processes. Do you want to be more effective? I do. Did you know that there was a recent study that said "57% of small business owners work six days a week"? 57% of small business owners work six days a week! That's no surprise to me and all the small business owners I know. We are workhorses and enjoy doing it most of the time. But do we need to be working this hard? … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Make A Business More Productive
How To Take An Affordable Getaway This Summer For Small Business Owners
As small business owners, it's not easy to go away for the entire week. It's also not affordable either. So, I am proposing you take a shorter more affordable getaway a few times a year instead of taking one long vacation each year. This post will hopefully inspire you to see that you can have at least a few smaller more affordable getaways this summer and maybe even a short one in the fall. Benefits of taking a well-deserved affordable getaway: Of course, I am going to remind you of the … [Read more...] about How To Take An Affordable Getaway This Summer For Small Business Owners
How to Get Company Testimonials and Reviews
In a small business, your customers are your lifeline. But getting them to make a statement about your company may not be easy. Not because they don't want to but because they too may be super busy. So, making this process as easy as possible will not only get you results fast but also help them write the testimonial quickly. November is an excellent time of year to update existing testimonials and ask for reviews. Over my 20+ years in business, I did this for my admin support and organizing … [Read more...] about How to Get Company Testimonials and Reviews
