Hiring. This is the word that can strike both excitement and dread into the heart of any small business owner. On one hand, it’s exciting because it means you’re growing (and that you’ll soon be able to get tasks off your plate). On the other hand, there’s the thought of sludging through resumes, vetting candidates, …
When you’re a business owner, there are very few things you can depend on to stay the same. In fact, change is one of the things you can always depend on! As such, it’s essential to keep an eye on market changes and trends in business – this will allow you to more confidently make …
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As business owners and leaders, we all want to be able to delegate effectively to a great team – but unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. Instead of an easy workflow to get tasks off our plates, we tend to find ourselves mired in half-met expectations and frustration.
While it is important to build a team you can easily delegate to, it’s also important to realize that this is not going to “magically” happen. It will take some effort and communication on your part, but once the system is up and working, you’ll never look back. It’s that effective.
Your Bookkeeper is such a vital part of your team: they handle everything from payables and receivables to payroll, manage your financial reporting, collaborate with your accountant for tax preparation, and help you maintain compliance. One thing I’ve noticed, though, is that most business owners fail to put the right person in that slot for way too long.
This could be for any number of reasons.
All too often, entrepreneurs get so sucked into the endless cycle of doing that they forget to take time to celebrate their business anniversary and all that has transpired since the beginning.
Business owners, take a moment to pause and appreciate all that you have accomplished.
A vital part of your success lies in creating a file organization system and ensuring your entire team adheres to it.
Whether you’re starting your business from scratch or own a multi-million dollar company, a file organization system is vital to productivity, profitability and creating an environment where your team thrives.
Years ago, most business was done face to face. You offered a service or product that someone wanted, built up trust in your community, and people chose to do business with you. Communication was easy – there were personal touch points built straight into the system. Today, however, things have changed considerably. We now do business with people across the country and around the world, and we take in more information than we ever would have imagined possible. One thing hasn’t changed, though: client communication remains as vital as it ever was.
One of the most common questions people ask when looking into our coaching program is, “How can I ensure that I’ll get the most out of the money I spend on coaching?” I love this question! It gives me the chance to share 3 valuable tips to help you get the most out of your coaching investment without spending more and more money all the time.
Right now, so many people are on a self-proclaimed “spending freeze” – and yet they are wasting money on subscriptions and coaching programs that aren’t really providing the value they need. The right coaching program can be an incredible value; here are three tips to get the most out of coaching while spending less!
Are you looking for ways to become more profitable while increasing happiness for you and your team? The answer may be unexpected: investing time in documenting strong workflows and refining your workloads.
As you grow however, you’ll find that this communication breaks down and expectations get lost. This results in frustration, wasted payroll, and lost opportunities. This unnecessary chaos can be averted by taking the time to carefully map your workflows and evaluate workloads, allowing you to set clear expectations and guide your team to success!
Spring is a time to freshen up your hiring and onboarding processes so you can uplevel your future team!
Many small business owners wait to grow their teams because the thought of hiring and training new people is overwhelming. Honestly, I understand that fear. Writing a winning job ad, weeding through dozens (or hundreds) applicants, and hoping that you pick the right candidate is not something that most business owners want to spend hours doing. And once you find your new hire, how do you go about onboarding them successfully?
