Most business owners probably have a pretty good idea of what their revenue and costs are in a given month, but what about some of the other numbers? What about the formulas that can give you indications of how the business might perform in the future, and the kinds of decisions you should be considering? It’s not magic; it’s financial forecasting.
3 Tips to Improve the Reliability of Your Financial Forecasts Read More »
Leadership speaker and coach Dima Ghawi recalls starting a new job years ago teeming with enthusiasm, ready to make a positive difference in her new organization.
Dima Ghawi Shares How Leaders can Elevate Employee Engagement — and How it Pays off Read More »
This guest post is by Lee Price, content marketing consultant at Rep Cap. If your job includes marketing, you know that the “digital marketing” umbrella includes a head-spinning array of tools, tactics and technologies. Social media, infographics, video, content marketing, text alerts — you could spend your entire work week chasing down new ideas. While
3 Tips for using Email Newsletters To Build Your Business Read More »
The rapid growth of virtual reality is opening the door for small businesses to use the emerging technology to their advantage, Baton Rouge VR specialist Morgan Krutz says. Krutz offered a group of business owners and entrepreneurs suggestions on how to employ the technology — from immersive interactive environments for real estate professionals to digital
Virtual Reality Offers Big Opportunities for Small Businesses Read More »
Businesses face a daunting task when negotiating the complicated world of credit card processing, with wildly varying pricing structures and contrasting levels of customer support from provider to provider. For Precision Payment Systems CEO Alison Burns, the solution is to ask the processors as many questions as possible. Then ask some more. “I do a really
3 Questions to Help Your company Find the Right Credit Card Processor Read More »
For many new small businesses the financial office is far from the first thing to be established. However, as a business grows, so does the need for more sophisticated financial services and financial professionals. At some point, successful businesses have to decide whether they should hire a chief financial officer to take charge of all
When Do You Know You Need A CFO? Read More »
Every organization needs to develop a culture of learning to continually innovate and improve its products and processes. If that’s not enough motivation by itself, consider this: Your competitors are already doing it. “Without a development program, your competition is learning and leaving you two steps behind,” says Regina Leingang, leadership development consultant with Baton
How to Encourage A Culture of Continuous Learning on a Shoestring Budget Read More »
When you start a business, it’s tempting to ignore what might go wrong and concentrate on making sure things go right. But you’ll quickly find it’s impossible to plan for everything — and for events you can’t foresee, you’ll need insurance to protect you, your ideas and your business. “Business insurance is a business owner’s
Does Your Business Have the Right Insurance? Read More »
Does your company’s performance seem to have plateaued? If so, it might be time to shake up your hiring process to focus on getting better candidates and better hires to help you take your company to the next level. “Change is hard. It requires looking in the mirror, and that can be tough,” says Tammy
3 Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Next Hire Read More »
Are trade shows part of your marketing plan this year? If not, perhaps they should be. A report by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research says more than 80 percent of trade show display attendees have buying authority in their roles. And beyond that, trade shows also represent a big opportunity to connect with potential suppliers,
How to Stand out at Trade Shows Read More »
