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 … [Read more...] about Small Business Mid Year Review Tips
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Small Business Microsoft OneNote Digital Notebook Tips
What do you use to manage your posts, ideas, projects, client files, business research, etc....? Do you want to go paperless? Do you want to be able to search your records and ideas easily? Here is one application that works whether you use a PC or Mac or if you use mobile devices, like Android, Android tablets, iPhone, or iPad. It's called "Microsoft OneNote Digital Notebook" Below we are going to share with you OneNote digital notebook tips to help your small business. My … [Read more...] about Small Business Microsoft OneNote Digital Notebook Tips
Questions to Ask Yourself When Managing Your Time
Managing my time has become an art form. It has taken over 30 years and is still a work in progress. I have been able to control my time to the 15-minute time slot. It wasn't an easy road, though. It took time and focus to keep me on schedule. Keep in mind that I do not have a strict plan. That is the point of being self-employed. I can adjust my schedule as needs arise. I also have flexible clients with me and only have a few on-site clients that need me there a few … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Yourself When Managing Your Time
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
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 combat procrastination in the summer
It's OK to have a little procrastination in the summer. After all, we are busy enjoying ourselves. Spending time taking vacations and enjoying the outdoors. It should be a fun time. However, since the vast majority of people are slowing down, making your summer be more productive can be a good thing. Here are 8 ways to help you combat procrastination in the summer for your small business. Leave white space on your calendar. Schedule enough time between appointments. Adding time … [Read more...] about How to combat procrastination in the summer
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 Create A Frequently Used Supply List
Every small business has supplies that they need over and over again. Printer cartridges, printer paper, copier paper, pens, staples, etc... are always used. To help make your office more efficient, why not create a frequently used supply list. Here is how to make one for your small business. First, you need to decide what supplies you frequently use. Do this by take a stack of Post-its and sticking them to each supply you use and replace often. Then go around and make a list of all the … [Read more...] about How To Create A Frequently Used Supply List
Places To Go For Help When Growing a Business
Small business owners are very resilient. We are brave and can figure out problems and succeed at what we want to do whenever we want to do it. But with that strength comes the unwillingness to ask for help. And, that reluctance to call for help can stop our business from growing. This week, I will be talking about places for you to ask for contributing to growing a business. First, you may not know the benefits of asking for help if you never did it before. First, you need to determine if a … [Read more...] about Places To Go For Help When Growing a Business
