Nearly every small business launch I’ve ever seen, including most of the ones I’ve started(!), have made competing on price at least part of their pitch. It makes sense. When you have a brand new business, you’re essentially saying to your potential customer, I know I have no history, experience, reputation, reviews, or references to…
Well, the title may be slightly misleading, because when I tell you the “secret” you’re going to say that’s not a secret at all. But, in my defense, I see SO MANY small business owners blow this that it almost seems like it must be a secret or why else would it not get more…
Accurate bookkeeping is the cornerstone of sound financial management, regardless of industry and business size. Every financial decision you make will have a profound impact on the overall sustainability of your company, and this can be hard to measure without keeping track of your daily transactions. As one of the premier bookkeeping companies online, our…
So you want to start your own business, but you don’t know who’s your ideal audience. It’s a dilemma everyone encounters, and the first question that comes to mind is, “Which niche should I target?” But perhaps the better question would be, “Why not target sub-niches where there is less competition?” There exists a world…
What makes a good workplace environment? Is it company culture and values? Or is it about competitive salaries with strong employee support? While these things matter, there’s one thing that most people value above all else, and that is having a good leader as opposed to an authoritative boss. The distinction between these two roles…
As a dental practice owner, tax planning is an essential part of managing your finances. With careful thought and preparation, you can help reduce your tax liability and allocate your resources to more important matters. However, navigating the complex world of tax laws and regulations can be overwhelming, especially if you are not familiar with…
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it’s time for small business owners to start preparing for the busiest time of the year. With so much competition, it’s important to make sure your business is ready to handle the incoming wave of customers and sales. In this article, we will provide some tips on how…
There are lots of ways to know if your business is doing OK. The number one way most business owners judge is by how much is in the bank account and how tight things feel when it comes time to pay the bills. My business has gotten years and years past the point of being…
When you are just starting out in business the strong temptation is to work with anyone who knocks on your door and offers to pay you, no matter how far off it may be from what you were planning to do. If you started a house painting business but someone sees you have a ladder…
I recently completed my training for a private pilot’s license and am now certified by the FAA to go fly an airplane all by myself. I can even bring passengers! Which is, honestly, a little terrifying. But the more I fly the better I get and one day I probably will be able to talk…