Lead the Way – Don’t Delay

If there’s a problem, lead the way – don’t delay. That should be the motto for every small business and nonprofit organization. In fact, action, not reaction, should be the road every small business or nonprofit must follow. Issues or problems are even more dominant today regarding cash flow, marketing, customer service, employee concerns, loss…

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Find the Treasure

Find the treasure. Many businesses overlook the obvious in its efforts to succeed. Businesses implement marketing campaigns, along with price, and cost cutting measures to beat the competition. So, what is the treasure? The treasure is follow-up. Specifically, when the follow-up focuses on customer service. Businesses spend time, energy, and money training employees. At the…

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Revamping Might Be the Answer

Revamping might be the answer for any business which experiences a consistent drop in profits. That’s especially the case when a business knows its products and services still benefit customers as well as provide solutions to their problems. There could be many explanations why a business experiences a steady drop in revenue or just “levels…

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Follow-up: It is a Business Must!

Follow-up: it is a business must! No matter how you spell it, follow-up is an important element in the success of a business. In fact, it IS imperative, unconditionally crucial, and essential. These two words, or the hyphenated word, cannot be stressed enough when it comes  to growth and long-term success for a business. Customer…

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Cost-Free Approach to Boost Business

There is one cost-free approach to boost business performance.  Owners/managers use their eyes and observe employees, customers, and competitors. The best part of observation is that it’s FREE! The lessons nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses learn from oversight and listening can be put into place right away. Pay Attention to Employees Employees are always doing…

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Businesses Must Put an End to Gaffes

Businesses must put an end to gaffes! We’ve learned from a very young age that because we’re human, no one is perfect. In fact, gaffes or mistakes are all part of life. Businesses are not immune to this dilemma. When mishaps do occur, the following chain of events usually occurs.  Everything Stays Status Quo, therefore,…

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#1 Employee Resigns

A good day at the office can suddenly go sour in a hurry when your #1 employee resigns by giving two weeks’ notice. How could this happen? Whether your top worker received a better financial package offer or just needed a change, the small business owner/manager feels abandoned. However, today’s work environment is very transient.…

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9 Ways to Become an Effective Boss

If you’re in management, there’s not much skill or creativity needed to receive the dubious distinction label of a “bad boss.” However, becoming an effective boss takes time and energy. This blog will focus on 9 ways to become an effective boss. When businesses face difficult periods of time such as high inflation, supply chain…

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Time is a Valuable Gift

Small business owners/managers never run out of ideas and opportunities for their respective businesses. However, that’s not the case with time. There is never enough time. That’s why small business owners must understand this important concept. Time is a valuable gift. Even though we try to squeeze as much as we can out of a…

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