Submitted by Tom Fournier on
The SWOT analysis can be a powerful tool for setting or revising your business strategy.
Hint: it can also be adpated to be used for your own personal development!
I recently shared some thoughts on this in a recent BLOG post
Submitted by Janet Benedict on
Lately, I have seen many people comparing themselves to others. Why is that?
You are different from everyone else. Celebrate that. You offer a unique perspective in this game called life. We should all be thanking you. If you are constantly comparing yourself, it means you aren’t happy with who you are.
Submitted by Janet Benedict on
Lately, I have seen many people comparing themselves to others. Why is that?
You are different from everyone else. Celebrate that. You offer a unique perspective in this game called life. We should all be thanking you. If you are constantly comparing yourself, it means you aren’t happy with who you are.
Submitted by Janet Benedict on
People LOVE reading stories. Stories of people’s challenges, successes, and life lessons! Imagine making your marketing more appealing using stories that will draw people in!
The benefits of telling stories when marketing is they grab attention and invite conversation. This creates a feeling of belonging and are more memorable that just facts alone.
Submitted by Janet Benedict on
This fits the environment we are in so perfectly - not just work but personally too.
Far too often we start talking or replying to an email without pausing for thought. And that pause makes a massive difference. Do you start with where the person left off? are there some other pieces to address? What do you want to accomplish with your reply?
Submitted by Dave Ockwell-Jenner on
I’m a fan of Formula 1 motor racing. It’s the pinnacle of motor sport that represents the very peak of engineering and performance. It also requires levels of investment that seem outrageous to gain just a few tenths-of-a-second over the competition.
Submitted by Janet Benedict on
We all have things that leave us on edge. Sometimes it’s an event or a person. Sometimes we’re more anxious due to more significant issues, leaving us unsure of our safety and well-being, like when a severe illness is going around. Covid certainly has brought this into all our lives. We often do not know what is coming up next in terms of restrictions, lockdowns, product shortages. Whatever the case, anxiety is adept at derailing our lives and keeping us from accomplishing what we want and need to.
Submitted by Anu Kakkar on
Cash is the lifeblood of every business and running out of cash is the number one reason why small businesses fail. According to a recent survey, three out of every five businesses experience cash flow problems. The fact is that even if a business reaching their sales target, it will not be able to pay bills on time and keep doors open if it does not have enough cash in the bank.
Here are six effective cash flow management strategies which can help you manage your business’s cash flow better:
1.Accelerating your Accounts Receivable/Billing Process
Submitted by Anu Kakkar on
For majority of business owners, the primary aim is to increase the revenue and to boost the sales potential of their business over time. There is no doubt that increase in top line(revenue) of your business’s profit and loss account is important for growth of your business, however, revenue dollars solely do not provide enough information to help you measure the success and growth potential of your small business.
This article will highlight one of the most important profitability ratios to help your small business succeed. In this blog, we will do the in-depth analysis of:
Submitted by Janet Benedict on
In these trying times, getting more comfortable with change is vital to your survival. Dealing with a change in your life can be downright uncomfortable, and the larger the change, the more uncomfortable you will feel. Although these feelings are completely normal, there are several ways you can help yourself become more comfortable with change.
Let Go of Past Convictions
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