Posts by Sweeney Enterprises LLC
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…
Read MoreFind 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…
Read MoreRevamping 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…
Read MoreFollow-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…
Read MoreCost-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…
Read MoreBusinesses 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,…
Read More#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.…
Read MoreEvery Business Needs to Seize the Day! Address Problems Immediately!
Every business needs to seize the day and tackle its problems immediately head-on! That’s because a day does not go by when a small business or nonprofit organization faces some type of issue or problem. It could be a large mess or a small snag. It does not matter where the problems rank in the…
Read More9 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…
Read MoreTime 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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