It might be part of your marketing strategy to offer free services, discounts and other ploys that are aimed at building a client base. These strategies are often time-consuming and with little tangible profit. (more…)
Management and HR
Reward And Retain
We often consider the end goal of our working lives to be about making money. After all, money is necessary to improve our quality of life and take care of families and ourselves. (more…)
Policies And Procedures Manual Review
In many small firms the Policies and Procedures (PP) manual functions as the strategic link between the business’ vision and its day-to-day activities.
This document will construct and define roles and responsibilities while allowing operations to proceed at their smoothest. (more…)
Leading By Example – How To Be A Better Leader
Everywhere we look; it appears that the most conventional ideas of a leader are shifting. In small businesses we are now seeing a very different model of leadership flourish. (more…)
Effective Delegation
Delegating (giving someone authority to act and react to situations without referring back to you) is an important management tool.
But many small business owners prefer to take on almost everything and find it difficult to divvy up tasks to staff members for fear of losing control. (more…)
New Business: Take Another Look At Your Business Form
Should your business be a proprietorship, corporation, partnership, or some other entity? Each form has advantages and disadvantages. Business situations change, and so do tax laws. This time of year may be a good time to review your business’s current structure to be sure it is still your best choice. (more…)
Tax Tip Tuesday! Save Taxes By Putting Family In The Family Business
As the summertime school vacation season approaches, young family members may be looking for a job — and having a hard time finding one. Hire them in your family business, and you get a double benefit: helping the kids gain valuable experience and garnering tax breaks for your company. (more…)
