When running a business, no one prepares you for how to handle hurricanes like Helene and Milton. They don’t often cover that chapter in business school. So it can be hard to know how to move forward if your business is decimated by a disaster. But, there are ways to help you bounce back and […]
Despite being a nation that systematizes and plans, we still find ourselves reeling when the unexpected occurs. In the case of Helene and western North Carolina, it’s been a painful and overwhelming situation. Who could have predicted that kind of devastation? We’re still undone by the images and updates about search and rescue efforts in […]
I’m watching in disbelief, like you, as I see the photos of the hurricane devastation keep rolling in. It’s hard to believe so much infrastructure can be swept away that quickly. Our hearts are grieving for those who lost loved ones and homes and businesses from Helene. It’s in moments like these that we realize […]
Now, I know I harp on keeping good business records on the regular. But I hope you can forgive me because it’s actually my job to do that. What I don’t often take time for, though, is explaining what “good recordkeeping” means. As in, how long to keep business records and what exactly to keep […]
Cue the pumpkin stands, trick-or-treating supplies, mannequins with sweaters, and the way-too-perfect apple-picking photos in your social media feed. The calendar flipped to September and suddenly it’s fall … y’all. (Saw that one on a scrolling bank sign yesterday, so you know it must be true.) For you, know that this is the beginning of […]
Being able to reasonably forecast upcoming problems has become an essential skill for Southwest Missouri business owners — but too many are flying blind, or doing “bank balance accounting.” Can we help you fix this? Using KPIs For Your Southwest Missouri Business “It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it […]
One of my favorite things about what we get to do around here is helping our Southwest Missouri clients find “missing money” in their businesses. Whether it’s through cost reductions, profit analysis, tax planning (LOTS of money can be saved there), or other means, what we are able to do for our business owner clients […]
How do you make financial decisions for your Southwest Missouri business? Do you set aside time to review your actual financial reports, or are you committing “bank balance bookkeeping”? You know what I mean: checking your business bank account daily as a measurement of your business health. If that’s you, we should really talk. And […]
If you’re struggling in your Southwest Missouri business, tempted to do some price reductions to drum up sales, and not getting the traction you need… I have a quick thought for you today. Struggling Southwest Missouri Businesses: Careful With Price Reductions “Despite your best efforts, not everyone wants to be helped. Make a difference where […]
Before we get to talking about accountability in your Southwest Missouri business… During the first Super Bowl that Tom Brady won (with the Patriots), these were some of the companies who advertised (hat tip to Jon Erlichman of Bloomberg): AOL Blockbuster Radio Shack Circuit City CompUSA Sears HotJobs Yahoo VoiceStream Wireless Gateway Computers The year […]
