People First

Have you ever analyzed your business to see what drives revenue? Tracking those numbers are key to success and growth. To start focus on your top three. Create tracking charts and evaluate regularly. Look for trends and set goals. Hold individuals accountable. You’d be amazed at how you can grow your bottom line.

Want to get more organized with your time? Here are some secrets. Number one, categorize and break down larger to-dos into smaller pieces. Number two, prioritize. Take care of those immediate tasks that have deadlines first. Number three, set reasonable deadlines, overestimate the amount of time you believe you will need to accomplish your tasks.

Have you ever been a victim of a computer crash or even worse, been hacked? Do you have a system in place that should that happen, you have backups that will work? I can tell you from experience, it has happened to me. Don’t be a victim, get a sound backup system today.

I am currently working with a business coach who monthly, quarterly and annually has me set stretch goals. What are stretch goals, you ask? They are goals that you can’t even imagine accomplishing. You’d be surprised how just by documenting and committing to them, they can be accomplished. Give it a try.

When handling a difficult client, don’t take it personally, remain upbeat & positive, know when to back down (not every disagreement needs an argument), try to be sympathetic, and above all, listen to hear not to react. And if dealing with that client creates anxiety and you feel it is not worth the effort, it’s...

Look! A squirrel! Have you ever had that customer who is all over the place? There is an expression that I often think of “Lack of planning on your part, does not constitute an emergency on my part”. While you want to be of service, there are times when you cannot allow others to dictate...

Do you have systems and processes in place to protect the assets of your business? Do you have security alarms, cameras, fire extinguishers, annual monitoring? What would you do in a major catastrophe? Do you have a plan for business interruption? I hope you have answers to these questions. If not, start working on a...

How often do you reconcile your bank and credit card statements? So many businesses rely on bank balances and never reconcile their statements. This is a major no-no. Reconciling on a monthly basis is imperative. Banks have certain deadlines for reporting fraud. Don’t be a victim.

Various governing agencies have different record retention requirements. It is important for businesses to know how long to keep their records. Do you know the requirements for your business?

Most states require employers to carry worker’s compensation insurance. It is critical to provide the correct information to carriers when obtaining quotes for premiums. Many businesses do not provide accurate information which potentially costs thousands of dollars. It is important to have a Worker’s Comp expert on your team.