CUSTOMERS DRIVING THEIR BUSINESS FORWARD

You want your business to grow and thrive. But have you taken the time to ask your employees what they want for the company? When focusing on business growth, it’s easy to zero in on factors such as introducing new products and launching in new markets. But have you taken the time to look inward …

If your business is interested in growing, it’s likely that at some point or another, you will want to seek out financing from investors. Investor financing works a bit differently from debt financing. Instead of paying the investor back over time, you give them a stake in your company. How big of a stake they …

You’ve probably heard the saying, “if at first, you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.”While the saying looks great on paper, when you’re actually experiencing a setback or are in the midst of having what looked like a fail-proof idea fail, it can be tougher to put into practice. The thing to remember about business setbacks …

Things are on the up and up for your business. Every month, you’re increasing sales or expanding your customer base. But, even if your company is doing well on paper, it might be struggling to pay its bills or fulfill other financial commitments in reality. Why would your business struggle to make ends meet, even …

When you first started your company, you might have pictured yourself running it forever, or at least, until you decided to retire. Fast forward a few years, and while you still enjoy what you do, you are starting to wonder if it is time for a change. Business owners sell or divest from their companies …

It’s not uncommon for people to get stuck in a rut in their daily, personal lives. They get up in the morning, go to work, head home at night and do it all again the next day. Businesses can also get stuck in a rut. At first glance, the company might look as though it’s …

What is a Manager’s Mindset and How Can It Help Your Business? At one point in time, the only thing you had to worry about was doing what you do best. Perhaps you had a great idea and were able to bring that idea to life, launching a company that experienced initial success. Or, perhaps …

How Being Creative Can Help You Grow Your Business Creativity is something that people often assume other people have. Business owners and entrepreneurs might assume that being creative is something that only applies to those in the arts, such as musicians, painters, and writers. But the truth is, the most successful businesses have gotten where …

What to Do Before Buying a Franchise If one of your goals has been to own your own company, one way to do so is by purchasing a franchise. Many people assume that buying a franchise is the “easy way” to get started as a business owner. You are taking ownership of a concept that …

As a new year begins, it’s common for people to reflect on their habits and processes and to consider new ways of approaching old problems. Goal setting is another common practice at the beginning of the new year. Setting business goals can help your company grow and thrive in 2019 and in the years to …

Should You Adjust Your Business Strategy for the New Year? With the new year upon us, now can be the ideal time for you to examine your company’s business plan and strategy. It might be that your strategy and plan are due for an update or that you’ve pivoted during the course of the year …

The New Tax Law: How Does It Affect Your Year-End Tax Planning? As the end of 2018 approaches, it time to start thinking about an important date in 2019: April 15, the day federal tax returns are due. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed at the end of 2017, was one of the …