I have been pursuing my bachelor’s degree in accounting. I have taken several business and finance classes as part of my program. In my most recent course, Principles in Finance, I have been tasked with picking a major corporation to study its finances. Throughout the course, I have studied various company components and how they...
An accountability partner is a person who holds another person accountable to goals or a commitment they have made. They can help with physical fitness, starting or improving a business, a business or personal project or other purpose involving a goal. Not having an accountability partner is one reason people do not accomplish their New...
I have been involved in networking with other entrepreneurs for over 20 years. I have found that just listening and asking the right questions, enable me to be a business connector. I suggest the following three ways to make connections: #1 – Ask what keeps the person up at night #2 – Listen #3 –...
Prices for prescription drugs vary widely between pharmacies. U.S. drug prices are neither fixed nor regulated. The cost of a prescription may differ by more than $100 between two pharmacies across the street from each other! If you have insurance, your co-pay might not be the best price. Hundreds of generic medications are available for...
What happens when you are audited and the auditor finds a mistake? From my perspective, as long as the mistake is an honest mistake, it is a lesson learned. Don’t be afraid of audits, look at them as a learning experience.
Setting the right expectation is critical when communicating with others. I have a rule that I will respond to any request by the close of business each day. If I can’t get the answer right away, I let the individual know when they can expect my response. Don’t let others control the use of your...
There are different ways adults learn and it is important to have training programs that work for all types of learners. The three types of learners are those who learn from listening, others learn from seeing/reading and others learn from doing. I have found that having written procedures that are accompanied with a video show...
Here are three steps you can take to build a better team. #1 – Have open and honest communication #2 – Be a mentor to your team. Ensure them you are there for them to assist them and to not be afraid to ask for help #3 – Show compassion and have empathy. Take an...
At this time of year many people are asked “What Are You Thankful For”. I’d like to share my thoughts on this. First and foremost, I am thankful for my faith. Without my faith, I would not have anything. My faith in God and knowing that He is in control of my life gives me...
You get a letter from an employer looking for a reference on a former employee, what should you do? It’s best to have an HR professional respond to the letter for you. While it is recommended that you only verify job title and dates of employment, there are some situations where you need to report...
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