Risky Business
This morning I sat down to my computer planning to write a blog post and discovered that my website had been hacked. Not a good way to start the morning! A little research and a phone call to my hosting company resulted in a successful outcome. My site is being cleaned and I’ve installed some […]
Are You Working Below Your Paygrade? – Webinar
I bet you are, and it’s not good for you or your business! Many entrepreneurs (including me) find themselves at least occasionally, but sometimes all too often “using dollar time to do nickel work”. This is not a new concept, but a while back in my work as a business coach and TAB Facilitator, I […]
Financing Options for your Business
With the seasonality of most home improvement contractor businesses it is not surprising that many business owners feel the pinch of slow cash flow and a smaller than comfortable amount of cash in the bank at some point or another. This is the time when you wish you had access to more working capital or […]
There are no silver bullets
As a business coach, I find myself saying this often. In fact, I just had a conversation with a client this week. He’d asked me about an estimating program that “everyone” seems to be using and whether that was the answer for him. We’ve worked together for a while, so I didn’t even have to […]
Build Good Relationships with a Customer Communications Plan
There is gold in your contact database if only you take the time to mine it. Every business owner has a list of customers who love your service, a list of prospects who have contacted you for a proposal even if they didn’t hire you, and a list of valuable contacts who can refer business […]
How to Succeed at Short Term Planning – Webinar
It’s not a secret that long term planning one of the keys to success in achieving your dreams for your business and your life. I’ve given talks and written articles about the importance of planning for the next 3, 5 and 10 years. But short-term planning, the next day, the next week, the next month […]
Taking the Long View – Part 3
What does long term strategic planning look like and how do you do it? The Nuts and Bolts of Planning Who should be involved in your long term strategic planning process and when and how should you do it? You may want to start the process by yourself or with your business partner if you […]
Taking the Long View – Part 2
What does long term strategic planning look like and how do you do it? It starts with your Vision You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Begin with the end in mind”, popularized by Stephen Covey in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s important to start with a visioning process. I encourage Business […]
Taking the Long View – Part 1
Why you should be planning for the long term future of your business. Many entrepreneurs start a business because they have what author Michael Gerber in his book The E Myth terms “an entrepreneurial seizure”, meaning you’re really good at what you do and you think you could run your own business better than your […]
Put Your Business On Target for Success in 2020
Best Practices for Better Business Results Learn how to apply best business practices, key performance indicators and fact based management to achieve a more profitable, sustainable and professional business. Ultimately this means more profit in your pocket! Do you run your business using best business practices? You probably have a feel for some best business […]