Control your small business through budgeting is crucial to manage any small business. Every small business needs to check their incomes and expenses to make sure they have enough funds to do everything they want to do AND that needs to be completed. This is how I started an effective budget for my business. First, decide what software to use, like QuickBooks or Quicken or an online app that is reliable. There are many software applications out there so be sure to pick one you are willing to … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Budget More Effective
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Updated Instructions on how to use Google My Business App
<<<<<I updated the information on this page to correspond with the current version of Google My Business App and is now including the features that are on the Google My Business online version.>>>>> If you have a business, you probably have signed up or claimed your business on Google. Here are the instructions on how to do this through "Google My Business." But, have you reviewed it out recently and updated your information? From the desktop, you can go to Google … [Read more...] about Updated Instructions on how to use Google My Business App
How I Made My Organized Office Then and Now
This post was originally written in 2015, and it showed how I organized my home office in a 10 ft x 10 ft space in my family room. I partitioned my Family Room to make room for my office since the kids only used the space on the weekends. It was a perfect space for my office since it was a long and narrow room, I was able to take half of it easily. This post will also include the changes I made since then, so you can see that it is perfectly fine to adjust your home office as your business … [Read more...] about How I Made My Organized Office Then and Now
10 Effective Business Testimonial Questions to Get the Best Business Reviews
As small business owners, having raving reviews on the websites is crucial for the first initial introduction to the services you offer. If you are wondering why you need to get testimonials, feel free to visit our post: Why You Need To Get Testimonials For Your Small Business. This week our discussion is about using the right testimonial questions to get the best business review. First, let's go through some tips on creating your best testimonial questions. Start by determining when you … [Read more...] about 10 Effective Business Testimonial Questions to Get the Best Business Reviews
5 Ways to Outsource Work to Save You Time and Money
There are many ways to get help for your small business, here are 5 ways to outsource work that will help you stay organized and on target with your business goals. Bookkeeping - simple reconciling of bank account and credit cards statements. Social Media Help - Researching posts online and setting up to post in a Social Media scheduler. Monthly pre-paid hours can be billed on a monthly basis and can be setup in advance to help you. Invoicing - This process usually needs to be done … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Outsource Work to Save You Time and Money
Why You Need To Get Testimonials For Your Small Business
Being a small business owner means you wear many hats. Marketing Director and Sales Director are just some of your titles. Promoting your business needs to be the main priority for your business, especially when you start out. And, testimonials are a way for you to show your value. I learned this the hard way. For many years, I forgot to take before and after photos, get recommendations/testimonials from my clients, and market my organizing business with this information. When I think of all the … [Read more...] about Why You Need To Get Testimonials For Your Small Business
Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place Before A Natural Disaster
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
12 You Can Do This Quotes
To keep us motivated to continue and persevere toward our goals in our small business, we need to find ways that will give us the strength to see beyond the struggles now. I like to read quotes. It helps me look at different situations outside of my point of view. Here are 12 "You Can Do This" Quotes that help me when I feel caught in the struggle of now and read why I love them. “Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best.” – John C Maxwell Does this happen to you? Have you … [Read more...] about 12 You Can Do This Quotes
5 Taking Risk Quotes to motivate you to take action
As small business owners, we all take risks on a regular basis. Since it's the summer and we are all relaxing, regrouping, and taking vacations, I decided to talk about risk taking. We may not like to take risks especially if we are doing well. But, as the business grows, taking time and reviewing and assessing different future projects is necessary for the wellness of the business. Here are 5 quotes to help realize the importance of taking risks. We are all fearful to some degree of risk … [Read more...] about 5 Taking Risk Quotes to motivate you to take action
