All small business owners have problems. Some of them will only impact certain companies, industries, or geographies. Others are more common. Here are some common problems and solutions for modern entrepreneurs. Revenue Concentration Both large and small companies may be faced with revenue concentration. It is a risk that is disclosed on large company […]
Online Tools For Tracking Your Client List
November 26, 2012 By 2 Comments
As your business grows, you will have to track multiple customers. As your customer list grows, you will have more invoices, deposits, customer balances, and customer service issues. It can be daunting, but if you stay organized, it doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. All-In-One Solution: QuickBooks Quickbooks has a customer management tool […]
Overcoming Founder Dependence
November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As a small business owner, one of the hardest things to do is let go of control. It may be because you care about your business and customers more than your employees. It may be because you see your employees as unable or unmotivated to manage the challenges of operating your company. Whatever the reason, […]
Managing a Business on Vacation
October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I recently took a 10 day trip out of the country and had almost no email and internet access. Just because I was gone, however, doesn’t mean business took a break. Here are some tips on running your business while out of town. Pre-Plan Planning ahead is huge. If you have a staff, you […]
Leaving Your Old Job Gracefully
October 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Now that you are a successful entrepreneur, you have to decide when it is right to leave your old job and go with your new one full time. It is not always an easy or straight forward decision. Can You Afford It? The first question to ask yourself is whether you can afford to […]
