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I’d like to briefly speak to you about Financial Statements and why is it important to know your numbers. I have actually presented on a recent Facebook live a three-part segment on the importance of keeping track of your numbers. First, it helps you plan.  And if you are not planning or setting goals, you...

I planned on renovating my home office. In addition to fresh paint and window treatments, I wanted to rearrange the furniture. Having the big bookshelf on the opposite side of the room would look so much better. I laid it all out in my mind and was ready to move forward. But then, I realized...

Payroll taxes are one of the areas that business owners could be liable for if not filed correctly and they would not be protected under corporate/LLC structure. If you are outsourcing your payroll,  you want to be careful who you use.  It is critical that you work with a reputable firm that you know and...

Every Monday, one of the leaders in my networking group shares a positive quote to inspire us at the start of the workweek.  I look forward to them as it is a shot in the arm to get me started. Many of you know that I am a huge football fan.  While an avid Dolphin...

While driving on the Interstate, a rock hit the edge of my car’s hood. It chipped away some paint, and I wanted to touch it up. I went to the parts store, provided the VIN, and the sales rep said, “Today is your lucky day; I have that color in stock.” I paid for my...

When it comes to urgent requests, we are pretty much all in the same boat. There is always someone who needs something urgently. And when we ask for the date when this is needed, the answer is, “I need this to be done yesterday!” I remember seeing in a company’s show room the sign saying...

Safety is so important in any organization.  I subscribe to Weeklysafety.com and received these important tips that I wanted to share in this blog: Set Safety & Health as a Top Priority. Tell your workers that making sure they finish the day and go home safely is the way you do business. Assure them that...

Statistics show that those that have a balanced work/life schedule are healthier and are more likely to live a longer life.  Now who doesn’t want that.  I have the great pleasure of being a part of a Peer Advisory Board that taught me how to schedule my time so that I am sure of a...

I was recently asked to put together an offer letter for a fellow business owner.  He wanted to make sure he said all the right things and that he wouldn’t say anything in the letter that would cause any liability issues down the road.  He said he had a template that he received from an...