Which is it, the economy or you that are hurting your business?
With the uncertainty about the economy, many are wondering what is wrong with their business. In many cases, the answer lies in your ability to come to terms with “how” you manage your business, not is “what” is happening to your ... Views: 806
Business winds down, payments slow up and cash flow barely exists. To compensate, you delay paying Uncle Sam.
Before you know, the IRS is knocking on your door, assessing fines, fees and interest. You know you owe. You’ve checked that, but what do you do when you haven’t got the ... Views: 1119
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be successful?
Most people have a false belief of what success really is, and how you attain it.
Some think it is the price tag of the car you drive, the size of the house you live in, the family you were born into, the school you attended, or ... Views: 1107
Your money is always worth more to you when it is in your account!
The biggest problem I see time and time again with small-business owners is their failure to collect what is owed to them in a proper time frame.
Acting promptly and decisively is the key to successfully collecting money. ... Views: 532
With the certainty that the U.S. economy could be contracting, and the global economy slowing, one must ask deep questions as to what the near future will bring us.
For myself, I am not being an alarmist, nor a dream slayer. I consider myself a realist. I believe it is far more prudent to see ... Views: 764
When the economy takes a turn for the worse, contractors plunge into receivership, but you can’t blame the economy for everything.
Construction is a risky business, and contractors are risk-takers by nature. However, because of its cyclical nature; contractors have a tendency to over-extend ... Views: 831
How often have you tossed and turned with an important decision but failed to act because you felt like your feet were locked in cement, at night it feels as though your backbone is chewing on your stomach, you don’t decide, you worry, you delay important decision making even though this one ... Views: 693
Have you ever wondered why business … and life … can be so tough?
Good question and one that can be answered very easily. It all has to do with you. You are fully responsible for the result in your business and life, whether you like it or not.
So, let’s look down to the basics to find the ... Views: 727
We’re into the first quarter and by now, most of you, have closed the books for January and are able to see your progress to date for the beginning of this business year. Are you happy about the results thus far? Have you figured out a better way for the remainder of this year?
Good points ... Views: 657
A Word of Caution: If you think your business revolves around you. This article may offend you.
When the bottom fell out of the construction industry in 2007, I wrote an article that stated we would see an immediate colon cleansing of many construction businesses. This was not a difficult ... Views: 852