We’re long past the dark days of early COVID. But times are always uncertain and scary for some business owners somewhere. If that’s you today, the offer to be of service still stands. _____________________________ Life changed. For me it was last Thursday when it finally registered. Uncertainty and fear now stalk the country. They lodge …
Read moreBarry, owner of an electrical contracting business, was frowning at the reports on his desk. His eyes narrowed as he looked up at me. “When we talked a week ago, you told me last month’s income was the best month of the year so far,” he said. “But when I run the reports, it looks …
Read moreLauren glanced up from her paper-strewn desk. Her forehead was furrowed, and her lips were pulled into a thin line. I’ve seen this look a lot on small business owners. Her digital marketing firm was six years old, and she had 12 employees. The company was doing well. But… It Was Time for Me to …
Read moreIf you’re like most small business owners, you’re so busy running your company that the lines between bookkeeper and chief financial officer get blurred. A lot of times that’s because you or one of your people are responsible for both roles. Business leaders often ask me why they need one or the other—or both. My …
Read more“We hate keeping track of time,” the business owner told me, shaking her head. “We really suck at it. But I want to know how efficiently our employees are working. I’d also like to see how our billable hours stack up against our competitors. Isn’t there another way than tracking time and labor dollars?” What …
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