In a perfect world, all of your clients would pay you on time, which, in result, would help you manage your cash flow more effectively. That’s not always the case, though. Not every client will pay you on time – that’s the harsh truth of it. What
Read more →It’s not uncommon for small businesses, or those just getting started, to use personal bank accounts. However, we recommend splitting your business and personal finances into two separate accounts – sooner rather than later. Some business owners think they don’t make enough money or have enough activity
Read more →If you’re serious about making your dream a reality, it’s time to get real about what you’ll be encountering. From one small business to another, it’s no easy feat and you’ll face what seems to be endless challenges. Not only do you need to have motivation and
Read more →The New Year is one month away, is your business plan ready? If you haven’t started thinking of how you want to approach a new year then it’s time to start. Assess your business based on the goals you accomplished throughout the year, and strive for more
Read more →There’s a saying out there that says owning a small business is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the brave, the persistent, and the ambitious. Small businesses stem from passion and succeed because of dedication. Running a small business becomes your way of life. With
Read more →By: Rachel Himmelspach According to Forbes, 8 out of 10 businesses fail. That statistic alone is enough to scare some people from even trying. Why do so many businesses fail? Although there is a myriad of reasons, there are three common deaths to businesses. The number one
Read more →The business world is a tough place. It’s competitive, people play dirty, and lines can be crossed that shouldn’t be. As an employee, it’s sometimes difficult to know when it’s okay to take initiative and when it’s not. When expectations are laid out from the get-go, it
Read more →“Professionalism” is a term used quite frivolously. It’s thrown around as if it means the same thing to everyone – but it doesn’t. Depending on your company, the work environment, and your role, professionalism can range from any number of things. Professionalism is a scale. The definition
Read more →By: Rachel Himmelspach Everyone’s preferable work environment varies. Some would love to be able to work from the comfort of their own home on their own. Others need the office atmosphere as motivation to get things done, and they appreciate the social aspect of being around others.
Read more →By: Rachel Raupp Life has a tendency of becoming redundant. We find ourselves following the same routine day after day and eventually we slip into a funk. Even if you love your job and enjoy what you do, the blues can still catch up to you. Your
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