by Fran McCully | May 18, 2017 | Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Profitability Tips
Assets and expenses both have a “debit” balance on the financial statements, but that’s where their similarities end. Spending on one can make you rich and spend too much on the other and it can leave you broke. An expense is best-described as...
by Fran McCully | May 4, 2017 | Business Tips, Decision-Making Tips
You’ve already built a solid business that you have great pride in. Yet, if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’re on a constant search for how to make your business better. One way to focus your search is to look for the weakest link in your...
by Fran McCully | Mar 2, 2017 | Business Tips, Customer Service Tips
Have you ever stayed at a hotel and then returned, finding that they have stocked your room with everything you asked for the last time you were here? Your special allergenic pillow was already waiting for you, you were asked if you would like a dinner reservation...
by Fran McCully | Feb 9, 2017 | Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips
Many businesses operate with seasonal peaks and valleys. Retail stores just completed their busy holiday season. Construction contractors are busy when the weather is good. Accountants are very busy from January through April, but also experience a quarterly peak in...
by Fran McCully | Jan 26, 2017 | Business Tips, Decision-Making Tips
As business owners, we are a highly self-motivated bunch of people. We love our businesses, we love helping our customers, and we work very hard at what we do. Sometimes we work so hard, we get disconnected from our passion. Occasionally, it’s a good idea to...
by Fran McCully | Jan 19, 2017 | Business Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Management Tips, Uncategorized
It can be costly to start a small business from scratch and most people don’t realize all the hidden costs involved. Being aware of some potentially expensive hidden costs can help a business be more successful in the long run. Be sure to work through a budget...