The Arrogance of the Doctor
As I was sitting and stewing today in my doctor’s office this topic slapped me hard. How many times have you arrived on time to your doctor’s office, only to …
“I Don’t Need a Consultant”
This is probably the second most common comment I hear at networking events. The first is “What exactly do you do?” Here’s what we do (in a nutshell). First, …
Importance of Defining Your Target Market
I’m sure you can think of your least favorite client. What made them unfavorable? Was it their demanding personality? Perhaps it was the infrequent or untimely communications? Did they pay …
Transfer of Liability and the Burden of Proof
Before defining the phrase transfer of liability, it’s important to note who has the liability in the first place. In business, the business owner or owners ultimately have liability for …
Power of a Fiscal Policy
A fiscal policy is vitally important to start-ups trying to direct cash, businesses wanting to grow, or organizations trying to allocate resources effectively. It helps to direct allocations so that …
Top 5 Favorite Business Books
E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber This book was monumental for forming the way I look at business. Michael Gerber sets out to identify exactly why so many businesses fail, and …
7 Most Requested Business Documents
Is it time to create a profit and loss statement for the bank or investors? Need to send your first invoice? Or creating a general partnership agreement? Before you spend …
5 Characteristics of Successful Smart Businesses
Creating a successful, smart business can be challenging. There are many demands, deadlines, and directions that can stretch a business to the brink of extinction. IA Business Advisors has identified 5 …
The Missing 20% of Successful Operation Changes
The IA Business Advisors team has identified the first 80% of operational change as issue analysis, causality determination, solution development, and decision implementation. The 80/20 operations mistake occurs if change stops …
4 Things to Consider When Buying a Business
All businesses are not created equal. In fact, even businesses that have similar financial statements, industry trends, and management structures can often times be very different. Whether buying a …