by Fran McCully | Nov 1, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips
In a small business, the owner ends up wearing many hats to get the product or service delivered, the customers served, and the accounts settled. Within each functional area of a small business, there are even more hats. Although the accounting function might be...
by Fran McCully | Oct 18, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Management Tips, Payroll Tips
Running a business is filled with regulations everywhere you turn. These can drain precious time away from the core of your business, but if you ignore them, there could be huge financial consequences you may be risking without even realizing it. The best way to...
by Fran McCully | Sep 20, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Management Tips, Time Management Tips
If you have an endless to-do list, you’re not alone these days. Most of us are constantly looking for ways to work smarter and get more done. Here are six quick tips to help your productivity so you can go home early. 1. Group tasks. If you have lots of errands to...
by Fran McCully | Sep 6, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Customer Service Tips, Expense Reduction Tips, Time Management Tips
If you’re looking for ways to boost your productivity, technology is a great place to start. The good news is there are many free options available. Here are five favorites you might not know about. 1. Bridge lines. If you need teleconference lines, you’re in luck: ...
by Fran McCully | Aug 23, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips
You’re sitting in a room with 30 other business entrepreneurs. Each of you has one minute to introduce themselves to the group. You are number 25 to speak. Will anyone listen? What can you do or say to catch your peers’ attention, be memorable, and have them...
by Fran McCully | Jul 26, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips
One of the main reasons clients leave is because they feel ignored. The cost of ignoring clients is high; you have to do more marketing and replace those clients when they leave. The antidote to this is easy: just stay in touch more with clients, and let them know...
