Nearly every small business owner I know shares one need right now: hiring the right people at the right time. This is no easy task, though, especially with today’s job market. There are a lot of different steps you can take to attract the top talent you’re looking for, but one you may not think of is the importance of knowing your numbers.
When you hear the word “forecast,” you probably think of the weather – and of how inaccurate weather forecasts can be. This is totally understandable! Forecasting in your business can feel the same, like you’re just making educated guesses and hoping they pan out… that is until you hone your skill of using your numbers …
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“Living on the financial edge” in business means not understanding your numbers and “hoping” that it all works out. It means there are times you are rushing around dealing with cash crunches or trying to fix cash flow problems. It doesn’t have to be this way!
Many business owners think of their Financial Team as the stewards of the company’s finances – the people who keep the books balanced and run reports. While it’s true that this is an important part of the responsibilty for this team, it’s definitely not the whole picture. Being strategic about building your Financial Team at different stages of growth is essential for the health and success of your small business!
It often seems like there are two competing messages out there today for business owners: “find new ways to grow your business” and “take the time to focus on your wellness and growth.” Unfortunately, these messages don’t often seem to work hand in hand, at least in real life. It really is possible to balance both messages – your personal life and growth and the growth of your business. It takes planning, strong systems, the right team, and the right guidance, but it really is possible.
Picture it: deadlines are looming, your to-do list is getting longer and longer, and you’re just trying to hold things together. It’s not a permanent state (at least, it shouldn’t be), but it does happen. When you’re the owner, the ultimate responsibility stops with you. It’s how you react that matters, especially when it comes to setting the example for your team.
If you run a small business, you’re bound to hit ups and downs – and as you do, both you and your team are going to deal with stress. And like many small business teams, that stress can eventually wear you out and cause burnout on your team. There are ways to prevent this however …
Finding top talent in today’s job market is a challenge, to say the least; retaining that talent is often even more difficult. Many people today are looking for a job that will not only fit their skills and personalities, but one that offers them purpose, fulfillment, and job satisfaction. Having access to a wellness program …
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It’s no secret that the job market has changed significantly over the past few years. In a very short period of time, we’ve seen the market swing from candidates competing for positions, to millions of jobs disappearing, to employers competing simply to keep their teams. Navigating the hiring challenges we’re seeing today requires business owners …
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This week, my team and I celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Upleveling Your Business! Over the past year, I’ve tried a lot of new things and learned some very important lessons. Some of these lessons were easier to learn than others, but all of them have helped me grow personally and professionally. I’d like to …
