Let’s talk money; it’s a business favorite topic. No matter where your small business is on its growth journey, effective financial planning is essential. But finances are not every leader’s strong suit, and weaknesses in your current plan may be bigger hurdles than you think. See these tips to help you firm up your finances… Continue reading Four Finance Tips for Small Business
Author: Joe McCullum
Boy this Guy Is P*ssed
Okay you blew it; you dropped the ball in product, product delivery, or customer service. The customer is livid, and more than happy to let you know his level of frustration. What do you do now? Now, in this very minute, when the customer is in-your-face, possibly even screaming, you have one of your greatest… Continue reading Boy this Guy Is P*ssed
No Effort Business Plan— BOGUS!!!
“Build a business plan” is arguably the single most prevalent piece of advice given to budding entrepreneurs. Most business plans I review however argue against Dwight D. Eisenhower who said: “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Most of the plans I read are check-the-box exercises. Their… Continue reading No Effort Business Plan— BOGUS!!!
Two Fold Philosophy on Mistakes
“UH-OH” Is there a more ominous sound to come out of an employee’s mouth? Don’t you just love it when a staffer starts avoiding you, continuously shuffling by trying to stay below the radar? You recognize that they have a problem they are afraid to bring before you. Almost without exception their demeanor forebodes that… Continue reading Two Fold Philosophy on Mistakes
Budget
Budget is Accounting and Finance’s version of a four letter word. There is no such thing as an accurate budget, but a good budget is a great tool. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Commander in Chief (President) during World War II said “In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless but planning is… Continue reading Budget
Today is a Gift
“Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, but Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” Oogway of KungFu Panda Guaranteed! – $864.00 a day everyday for the rest of your life! What might you be able to accomplish? A quick calculation says that equals $315K a year. How could that possibly… Continue reading Today is a Gift
Is My Business Any of God’s Business?
The separation of church and state seems to be the battle cry of our nation today. We’ve long heard advice against speaking about religion or politics. While politics and especially the discussion of political correctness is now mainstream, walls still go up with the mention of God, faith, or most threatening, Jesus Christ. In reality,… Continue reading Is My Business Any of God’s Business?
I Have a Dream
Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Most renowned for his “I have a dream” speech, I ask you to ponder – did he dream fruitlessly? I offer that he did not. His dreams were not empty wishes, or idle fantasies. He defined a vision and let that definition define his life. What’s so special… Continue reading I Have a Dream