5 Things to Consider When Hiring an Employee
Whether hiring your first employee or your hundredth, there are five basic things you should consider every time. It might be easier to install these into your company’s existing process. …
3 Practical Steps to Refresh Your Website
Does your website adequately attract (and repel) the right prospects and position you as an expert in your industry? Here are 3 practical steps to give your website the refresher …
It’s Time to Sell My Business
Whether you are considering, “What do I need to do to sell my business?” or “I’m ready to sell my business” there are three things to think through first. …
The Importance of Managing Clients’ Expectations
One of the most important parts of business is managing your clients’ expectations. I’m going to unpack 4 reasons why it’s so important. Boosts Profitability Discussing due dates with …
The Importance of Documenting Service Procedures
When starting a business, there are tons of demands on your time. The good news: it doesn’t have to be that way forever. “Did I remember to send that e-mail?” …
Justifications to (and not to) Revisit Your Pricing Model
Before adjusting the prices of your services or products, consider these justifications to (and not to) revisit your pricing model. Your Strategic Environment is Changing If you notice that the …
Does My Small Business Need a Consultant?
There are many individuals who plan to have a business; whether you plan to build a small, medium, or large sized business, most businesses begin small. After putting up and …
5 Essential Reasons to Evaluate Your Team’s Performance
It was the warmest day in February I can remember. I decided to brave the elements without a jacket (so far, I’m not sick!) and meet a good friend who …
13 Ways to Improve Cash Flow
After our most recent workshop, where the IA Business Advisors team presented to dozens of local small business owners, I realized that almost every single person in attendance wants to know how …
Building a Money Making Machine
My background in finance In high school and college I tended to have a relatively easy time memorizing and applying mathematical concepts to solve abstract problems. I excelled in classes …