Business consultants are a very important part of any organization and have helped to make the world of business grow very rapidly. Because the business environment changes so quickly, it is almost impossible to run your business and keep up to date with industry trends. Therefore, it is very important to have a business consultant that you trust to advise you in the right direction. Here are 5 reasons you should trust IA Business Advisors: Knowledgeable Aside from being highly educated, the business consultants at IA Business Advisors are up to...

  Over the weekend, I visited a local bookstore (which probably looked more like endlessly chasing my two year old up and down the aisles while she tried to break a world record for most books consecutively knocked off shelves in one aisle.) At one point, I stopped and noticed how many books are available to help people achieve more in life. What about books and topics that help people get better at their craft? Sure, there are books on being a better Realtor or Insurance Salesperson. But, what about...

  I am always amazed at the many different ways in which management is carried out within small and medium sized organizations.  It’s not the fact that most of these companies do not rely on Policy & Procedure to develop a solid foundation for their organization, it’s the amount of emotion that managers bring into the management process. Emotions in business almost immediately take away from the issue causing the emotion, especially in a disciplinary issue.  The emotions range from anger and sadness to confusion and dismay; if there ever was a...

  How to avoid giving away work that you should be billing for to prospective clients is a very delicate business. In the small business field, it is an aspect of the sales cycle that everyone must experience and learn from. As a business owner, you want to demonstrate thorough knowledge and expertise in your particular field; however, from time to time this can turn into giving away work. Your consultation will always lead the client to critically analyze you in the first meeting, because they are trying to determine...